South Korean stocks finished almost flat on Thursday after choppy trading throughout the session, as investors are glued to a key policy meeting by the European Central Bank slated later in the day, analysts said. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index shed 0.41 point, or 0.02 percent to close at 1,920.82. Trading volume was moderate at 332.77 million shares worth 4.46 trillion won ($4.11 billion), with losers and gainers both standing at 391.

Analysts said Seoul shares closed nearly flat as investors took a breather after three-consecutive sessions of increase this week, which were boosted by the rising hope for the ECB meeting that is anticipated to come up with stimulus measures. (Yonhap)


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