KOSPI
Closed for the weekend as of 2026-11-15. As of the previous close on 2026-11-13, the index finished at 5,290.53 (-0.98%), retreating from early gains as foreign investors turned net sellers.
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[Weekend Market Briefing] Tech Volatility and Next Week's Key Turning Points Amid Domestic Market Holiday
Key Takeaways
- As of Sunday, November 15, 2026, South Korean equity markets (KOSPI and KOSDAQ) are closed for the regular weekend holiday.
- On the most recent trading day (2026-11-13), KOSPI closed lower due to profit-taking in mega-cap semiconductor shares and foreign selling, while KOSDAQ posted modest gains.
- Over the weekend, market participants are closely monitoring leadership changes at global big tech firms and upcoming earnings schedules, bracing for potential volatility next week.
KOSDAQ
Closed for the weekend as of 2026-11-15. As of the previous close on 2026-11-13, the index finished at 699.66 (+0.45%), showing relative strength supported by institutional inflows.
NASDAQ
On the latest U.S. trading day, the index closed at 25,136.27 (-0.91%), weighed down by management risks at leading AI semiconductor firms and broad tech profit-taking.
Today's Watchlist
- Upcoming earnings reports from major global big tech firms and revisions to future AI infrastructure capex guidance
- Whether foreign net selling in domestic semiconductors and large-cap shares persists or reverses
- Stability of the USD/KRW exchange rate around the 1,340-won range and FX sensitivity linked to global interest rate trends
Risk Note
This briefing provides factual information for weekend market review purposes and does not constitute investment advice. Given ongoing thematic volatility and supply-demand uncertainties across the market, staggered approaches and risk management are advised.
Last updated: 2026-11-15 16:00:31