中国基金报·2025-08-20 01:13Market Overview - The South Korean KOSPI index opened lower, dropping 2.12% to 3084.89 points [4] - The Japanese Nikkei 225 index also declined, with a drop of 0.87% [10] Economic Insights - The Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong warned of risks to trade and economic growth, citing high uncertainty in trade negotiations with the US and other major economies [6] - Despite a rebound in the second quarter, the economic outlook remains cautious, with a decision on monetary policy expected next week [6][7] - The governor noted that financial stability risks are emerging due to rising delinquency rates among small businesses and regional developers [6] Trade and Export Data - In July, South Korea's automobile exports increased by 8.8% year-on-year, reaching $5.83 billion, marking the second consecutive month of growth [7] - Exports to the European Union surged by 32.7%, significantly offsetting declines in exports to the US, which fell for the fifth consecutive month, down 4.6% to $2.33 billion [7] Company Performance - SoftBank Group's stock price fell over 8%, reflecting pressure on technology stocks in Japan [11] - The company recently announced a $2 billion investment in Intel, acquiring shares at $23 each, which will make SoftBank the fifth-largest shareholder in Intel [13]