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2026-10-11 · KOSPI & Nasdaq
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Weekend Market Review: Persistent Tightening Concerns During Market Closure and Next Week's Macro Outlook

Key Takeaways
  • South Korean markets remain closed on Sunday (Oct 11), following the KOSPI's decline on the latest trading day (Oct 8) to 6625.93 (-2.62%) driven by global tightening worries and profit-taking.
  • The Nasdaq rose to 27366.17 (+0.64%) on Friday on earnings expectations, reflecting mixed global investor sentiment.
  • Next week, upcoming inflation prints across major economies and heightened volatility from the Q3 earnings season will serve as key market drivers.
Highlights

KOSPI

As of Oct 11, the KRX is closed for the weekend. On the latest trading session (2026-10-08), the KOSPI settled at 6625.93 (-2.62%), pulling back toward the lower 6,600s amid prolonged high interest rate concerns and net selling by foreign and institutional investors.

Highlights

KOSDAQ

As of Oct 11, the KOSDAQ market is closed. On the latest trading session (2026-10-08), the index closed at 892.27 (-0.69%), pressured by dampened risk appetite across growth stocks despite downside support from semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment names.

Highlights

NASDAQ

The US Nasdaq closed the week at 27366.17 (+0.64%), staging a modest rebound led by mega-cap tech shares despite persistent Treasury yield headwinds.

Today's Watchlist
  • Upcoming inflation data from major economies and whether sovereign bond yields will continue testing upper resistance levels.
  • Whether operating profit consensus will be met during the Q3 corporate earnings season kicking off post-Samsung Electronics results.
  • Stabilization of the USD/KRW exchange rate around the 1,340-won level and signs of easing in foreign net selling on domestic bourses.
Risk Note

Heightened volatility in long-term US Treasury yields and potential resurgence of inflation from rising crude oil prices could weigh on domestic market liquidity and valuations, warranting a conservative approach.

Last updated: 2026-10-11 16:00:28