(LEAD) stocks-summary(LEAD) Seoul shares up for 3rd day as U.S. data signals cooling inflation SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed 0.93 percent higher Monday, after U.S. data signaling cooling inflation fueled investor appetite for risky bets. The local currency rose against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index advanced 24.26 points to 2,632.58. Trading volume was at 447.5 million shares worth 15.5 trillion won (US$12.2 billion), with gainers outnumbering decliners 712 to 178.

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