Seoul shares open higher despite US losses amid Middle East pessimism

South Korean shares opened higher Wednesday, led by gains in major technology stocks, despite overnight losses on Wall Street as optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal faded. After opening 1.47 percent higher, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index traded up 149.19 points, or 2.35 percent, at 6,494.71 as

IHG reported higher first-half profit as U.S. demand accelerated and Middle East disruption weighed on travel.

The Dublin-headquartered fruit business is the biggest banana distributor in both the US and Europe

Archaeology breakthrough: Treasure trove of British natural history sold to Middle East in 'loss to the nation'  gbnews.com

Reports on inflation and retail sales are the central updates for Wall Street this week

Wall Street week ahead: inflation, retail sales updates  apnews.com