Thursday, 14 June 2007

South Korea's Kospi Rises to Record on U.S. News; LG.Philips Leads Gains

(Bloomberg) -- South Korean stocks jumped to a
record after U.S. retail sales gained and the Federal Reserve
said growth isn't stoking inflation, easing speculation that
interest rates will rise and curb expansion. LG.Philips LCD Co.
rose.

``As concerns recede a bit people can see what's really
happening, which is that economies are still strong,'' said Kim
Young Il, who oversees about $1.1 billion as chief investment
officer at Hanwha Investment Trust Management Co. in Seoul.
``There will be rate increases but only enough to control, rather
than cut off economic momentum. It's OK to buy stocks.''


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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