South Korea passes U.K. to become world’s eighth-largest stock market

South Korea surges past the U.K. as its stock market capitalization hits $4.04 trillion, fueled by a 45% rally in 2023. | Contesto: cronaca

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• South Korea passes U.K. to become world’s eighth-largest stock market

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South Korea has overtaken the United Kingdom to become the world’s eighth-largest stock market, as the total value of companies listed on its exchanges surged more than 45 percent this year to $4.04 trillion. The milestone, driven by a rally in technology and manufacturing shares, pushes the U.K.’s market capitalization to $3.99 trillion, a gain of roughly 3 percent over the same period. The shift reflects a broader reordering of global financial centers, with Asian markets gaining ground as investors flock to sectors such as semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries. South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has benefited from strong demand for exports and a recovery in corporate profits, while London’s FTSE 100 has lagged due to slower economic growth and a heavy weighting in energy and financial stocks. Analysts attribute part of South Korea’s rise to the so-called “Korea Discount” narrowing, as the government pushes reforms to improve corporate governance and attract foreign investment. The country’s stock market now ranks behind the United States, China, Japan, Hong Kong, India, France, and Saudi Arabia, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The U.K., once the world’s fourth-largest equity market, has seen its relative position decline steadily over the past decade. Brexit-related uncertainty, a weaker pound, and a series of high-profile companies choosing to list in New York rather than London have all contributed to the slide. The London Stock Exchange’s total market cap has remained largely flat since 2016 in dollar terms. For South Korea, the milestone underscores its growing economic clout but also raises questions about sustainability. The rally has been concentrated in a handful of heavyweight stocks, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, leaving the broader market vulnerable to a correction if global demand for chips softens. Meanwhile, the U.K. government has announced measures to revive its capital markets, including proposed changes to listing rules and a push to attract more tech IPOs. The changing of the guard between the two economies highlights how shifts in global trade and investment patterns are reshaping the hierarchy of world...

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