Risk-on mood pushes the Kospi Composite Index 0.75% higher

A quick look at Friday: bullish sentiment helped KOSPI Composite Index to push 17.69 points higher, reaching session highs around 2,405.35, before consolidating until close. Ultimately, the Kospi Composite Index closed Friday at 2,395.69.

Meanwhile, after ending Friday's session at 7,025.72, CAC lost 100.32 points and is trading around 6,925.4. Dow Jones lost 1.19% Friday and closed at 32,247. DAX lost 1.33% Friday and closed at 14,967.

This year has been a bright one for the Kospi Composite Index after trading as low as 2,155.49 and going on to appreciate by 7.9% year to date.