KOSPI
Closed at 5,342.73 (-0.61%), as supply-demand tug-of-war in tech stocks like semiconductors and potential profit-taking pressures ahead of options expiration capped upside.
Headline
Global and Domestic Financial Market Daily Briefing - November 12, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Wall Street rose, led by technology stocks, with the Nasdaq gaining 1.60% on the back of CoreWeave's strong earnings results.
- Despite positive momentum from U.S. markets, domestic equities turned lower, with the KOSPI down 0.61% and KOSDAQ down 1.22%, weighed down by unexpected risks surrounding NVIDIA's CEO and supply-demand pressures ahead of options expiration.
- The USD/KRW exchange rate closed slightly lower at 1,333.10 won, maintaining relative stability in the foreign exchange market.
KOSDAQ
Fell to 696.53 (-1.22%), slipping back below the 700 mark amid combined net selling by foreign and institutional investors in secondary battery and bio sectors.
NASDAQ
Surged to 25,466.19 (+1.60%), leading a broad semiconductor rebound driven by expectations of resilient AI infrastructure demand.
Today's Watchlist
- Verification of foreign media reports regarding NVIDIA's CEO tenure and subsequent board decisions affecting global semiconductor stocks.
- Potential shifts in the Fed's interest rate trajectory following upcoming inflation data releases, including the U.S. Core PPI.
- Trends in domestic 10-year Treasury yields and post-options expiration foreign capital flow persistence.
Risk Note
While AI expectations remain intact, volatility could widen due to short-term profit-taking pressures and single-stock governance risks, warranting measured exposure.
Last updated: 2026-11-12 16:00:25