SK Hynix (000660) plunged during the afternoon session on the 4th, triggering the intraday Volatility Intervention (VI) mechanism.

According to the Korea Exchange, as of 12:33 p.m. that day, SK Hynix was trading at 1,321,000 won, down 77,000 won (-5.51%) from the previous trading day.

As the stock's decline deepened during the session, a static VI was triggered at 12:02:26 p.m. and lifted at 12:04:54 p.m. The share price is currently hovering around the 1.32 million won mark. With a decline of more than 5%, the key question is whether the stock can narrow its losses and find a clue for a rebound during the remaining afternoon trading hours.

■ US Midterm Elections: Another Variable for Global Stock Markets

Meanwhile, the outcome of the US midterm elections is a variable looming over global financial markets. In the midterm elections held on the 3rd (local time), economic issues emerged as voters' top concern.

According to exit polls conducted by the polling firm SSRS on behalf of major media outlets including NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and the AP, 39% of respondents cited the economy as the most important issue facing the United States. 32% of respondents chose the state of democracy.

Regarding President Trump, 43% of respondents said they voted to express opposition to President Donald Trump. 41% said Trump had no influence on their voting decision, while 16% said they voted to express support.

As the midterm election results could bring changes to future policy directions and the political landscape, attention is focused on how global financial markets will react to the outcome. With the domestic stock market also showing weakness, it is necessary to watch the US political schedule and overseas market trends to gauge the future direction of share prices.

[※ This article is for reference in making investment decisions, and the final responsibility for investments lies with the investor.]