South Korea

Asian markets edged lower on Friday, driven by political unrest in South Korea and caution ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, which could influence expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut this month. 

South Korea’s individual investors are increasingly turning to U.S. stocks, defying last week’s global market turmoil. This trend highlights their preference for international markets over domestic investments, driven by the perceived lack of value in South Korea’s stock market.