Selloff descends into a rout in South Korea with biggest one-day drop since
2008
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The KOSPI has shed 20% in two trading sessions as excess leverage triggers
margins calls and forced liquidation of positions by retail investors
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"With immediate effect, it will no longer tolerate a EUR/CHF exchange rate below the minimum rate of CHF 1.20," it said. "The SNB will enforce this minimum rate with the utmost determination and is prepared to buy foreign currency in unlimited quantities."
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