Market Preview: U.S. Stocks Decline Amid Rising Oil Prices and Interest Rates Overnight, U.S. stocks fell sharply as international oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields rose. Concerns over oil supply disruptions from Saudi Arabia have led to a surge in prices, increasing inflation fears and worries about further tightening from the Federal Reserve. On September 16, the domestic market is expected to remain cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.On the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 328.09 points (0.63%) at 5 September 16, 2026

LG Electronics Unveils Technologies to Cut Energy Costs by Up to 60% LG Electronics is showcasing a range of energy-saving technologies for homes, covering HVAC systems, home appliances, and displays, while presenting its vision for achieving carbon neutrality.The company is participating in the '2026 International Climate Industry Expo' at BEXCO in Busan, where it is unveiling a variety of AI-based high-efficiency residential solutions.Highlighted in its lineup are the 'LG Therma V Heat Pump Boiler,' which utilizes air-source heat pump technology, the 'LG Whisen September 16, 2026

SK Securities Raises Hanwha's Target Price to 170,000 Won Post-Demerger SK Securities has projected that Hanwha's corporate value discount rate will decrease due to expectations of optimized business portfolio and resource allocation following its demerger. The firm has raised its target price to 170,000 won while maintaining a 'buy' rating.In a report released on September 16, analyst Choi Kwan-soo stated, "If additional shareholder returns become visible as a result of the demerger, we can expect a significant normalization of the discount rate compared to competi September 16, 2026

Shinhan Cooperative Provides $50,000 for Flood Recovery in Nepal 신협중앙회가 대홍수로 큰 피해를 입은 네팔을 돕기 위해 긴급 지원에 나선다. 신협중앙회는 최근 기록적인 홍수로 큰 피해를 본 네팔의 복구와 이재민 구호를 위해 5만달러의 긴급 성금을 지원했다고 16일 밝혔다. 신협은 지난 2015년 네팔 대지진 당시에도 10만달러를 기부하고 구호물품 지원과 현지 봉사활동을 진행했다. 네팔에 대한 긴급 지원은 당시 대지진 구호 이후 11년 만이다. 성금은 신협사회공헌재단을 통해 아시아신협연합회(ACCU) 사무국에 전달된다. 피해 지역 복구와 이재민 지원 등에 쓰일 예정이다. 네팔신용협동 September 16, 2026

Foreign Investment Shifts from U.S. Bonds to Stocks Despite Rising Yields The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds has surpassed 5% for the first time in 19 years, yet foreign investment is flowing more into stocks than bonds. Analysts suggest that concerns over rising government debt and inflation are diminishing the appeal of Treasury bonds, while expectations for corporate earnings driven by increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) are supporting the stock market.According to the International Financial Center, on September 15 (local time), the yield on September 16, 2026

Director Park Hoon-jung's 'Sad Tropical' Wins Top Prize at 32nd Étrange Film Festival Director Park Hoon-jung's latest film, 'Sad Tropical,' has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Nouveau Genre Grand Prize at the 32nd Étrange Film Festival held in Paris, France. According to the overseas distributor Finecut, 'Sad Tropical' was invited to compete in the international competition section of the festival, which took place from September 1 to 12, and emerged victorious after intense competition. The Étrange Film Festival, held annually in September, has a strong connecti September 16, 2026

Traditional Markets Offer Cheaper Chuseok Table Costs Than Online Platforms This year, preparing a Chuseok table at traditional markets is more cost-effective than at large supermarkets or online platforms. According to the Small Business Market Promotion Agency (소진공) on September 15, a price comparison survey conducted in the first week of this month across 37 traditional markets, 37 nearby large supermarkets, and 2 online platforms revealed that traditional markets were 18.4% (79,509 won) cheaper than large supermarkets and 4.8% (17,814 won) cheaper than online p September 16, 2026

Complete GMO Labeling Requirement Approaches, Food Industry on Edge The impending implementation of complete labeling for genetically modified organisms (GMO) by the end of the year is raising tensions within the food industry. The new standards for soy sauce will take effect on December 31, while the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is considering moving up the timeline for sugar and oilseed products from the previously scheduled December 31, 2027, to this year, increasing the pressure on companies to prepare.According to industry sources, the expanded GMO labe September 16, 2026

Neowiz Secures IP for Nihon Falcom's 'The Legend of Heroes: The White Witch' for PC and Consoles Neowiz is set to develop a PC and console game utilizing the intellectual property (IP) of 'The Legend of Heroes: The White Witch,' a role-playing game (RPG) from Japanese game company Nihon Falcom. The development will focus on faithfully recreating the original story and unique atmosphere, with plans to introduce the game to the global market.On September 16, Neowiz announced that it has signed an IP agreement with Nihon Falcom for 'The White Witch.' This contract grants Neowiz the rights to d September 16, 2026

Clarity Act Fails in Senate, Bitcoin Drops to $75,000 The 'Clarity Act,' aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for virtual assets in the U.S., failed to pass in the Senate, leading to a significant drop in major cryptocurrency prices.According to CoinMarketCap, as of 8 a.m. on September 16, Bitcoin was trading at $75,692, down 3.56% from the previous day.Altcoins experienced even steeper declines. Ethereum fell 5.09% to $2,399, while Ripple (XRP) plummeted 10.09% to $1.28. Solana dropped 5.52% to $97.12, and Binance Coin (BNB) decreased by 1 September 16, 2026