KOSPI
The market is currently closed for the weekend. In the latest trading session on October 16, 2026, it closed at 5668.05 (+2.05%), reflecting steady momentum led primarily by large-cap shares.
Headline
Weekend Market Briefing: Reviewing Weekly Indicators and Preparing for Earnings Season During Market Closure
Key Takeaways
- As of Sunday, October 18, 2026, domestic equity markets (KOSPI/KOSDAQ) were closed for the regular weekend.
- South Korean markets concluded the prior week at 5668.05 for KOSPI and 794.78 for KOSDAQ as of the latest trading session on October 16, 2026.
- A wait-and-see sentiment may emerge ahead of next week's major global big tech and automotive earnings reports, as well as key US economic indicator releases.
KOSDAQ
The market is currently closed for the weekend. In the latest trading session on October 16, 2026, it surged to 794.78 (+4.46%), heading into the weekend with strong recovery resilience.
NASDAQ
US markets are currently closed for the weekend, but closed at 26140.03 (-2.14%) in the prior session on October 16, reflecting valuation concerns across tech shares and interest rate volatility.
Today's Watchlist
- Q3 earnings releases scheduled next week (October 19–23) from major global tech and auto names including Tesla, Meta, and Netflix
- Trends in US Treasury yields, inflation moderation signals, and subsequent volatility in the KRW/USD exchange rate (1337.80 KRW in the prior session)
- Potential spillover effects of Friday's NASDAQ correction (-2.14%) on domestic large-cap IT sectors when Korean markets reopen on October 19
Risk Note
Heightened volatility warrants caution as accumulated shifts in the global macro environment over the weekend and the US tech correction could be priced in at Monday's market open.
Last updated: 2026-10-18 16:00:22