Consumer sentiment rises for 2nd month in June on strong exports, stock rally

Consumer sentiment rose for the second consecutive month in June on strong exports and the stock market rally, the central bank said Tuesday.

The composite consumer sentiment index stood at 106.6 this month, up 0.5 points from May, according to a survey by the Bank of Korea.

It followed a 6.9-point gain in May, the sharpest on-month rise in a year, rebounding from a two-month losing streak in March and April.

The index also stayed over the 100-point mark for the second straight month.

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