In Korea, the Kospi benchmark index crossed the psychologically-important 1900 level.

在韩国，韩国综合股价基准指数突破心理上极为重要的1900大关。

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Russia "s stock market is off just 5% this year, while Brazil" s benchmark index has climbed 1.6%.

俄罗斯股市今年仅仅下滑了5%，巴西市场还上涨了1.6%。

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The benchmark index is down 1.1% in 2011, even after a second day of gains Wednesday.

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The benchmark index finished down 1.1% at 2191.15, its ninth loss in 10 sessions.

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Corporate news provided some optimism and helped keep the benchmark index in the black.

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