The benchmark KOSPI fell 0.1% to around 4,139 on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session, as investors positioned cautiously ahead of the Fed’s policy decision later today. Traders continue to price in the possibility of a rate cut alongside lingering inflation concerns, keeping global risk sentiment subdued and prompting defensive positioning across major sectors. Support from the chip sector was mixed despite a constructive global backdrop, following reports that Nvidia may soon ship H200 chips to China, a development that typically boosts optimism for Korean semiconductor makers. The news helped temper downside pressure on tech heavyweights, though overall trading remained muted as investors avoided large bets before the Fed’s announcement. Losses were seen in Samsung Electronics (-0.2%), LG Energy Solution (-0.1%), Hyundai Motor (-2.0%), Hanwha Aerospace (-1.9%), KB Financial Group (-0.9%), and Kia Corporation (-0.8%).
