Trading in Kospi futures paused for five minutes after a sharp rebound following Monday’s losses drove gains above 5%.
South Korea’s Kospi futures trading was halted for five minutes after the index surged more than 5%, rebounding sharply from Monday’s losses. The move mirrored gains in Japan’s Nikkei, which also climbed during the session.
The halt follows a broader recovery in Asian equities after a sell-off earlier in the week. Market participants are watching for cues from upcoming U.S. inflation data and central bank decisions, including the ECB’s expected 25 basis point rate hike.
No immediate market reaction details were provided, but the rebound suggests renewed risk appetite in the region.