KOSPI
Strong buying pressure centered on large-cap stocks drove the index past the 7800 mark, demonstrating robust upward momentum.
Headline
May 13, 2026 Financial Market Briefing: KOSPI Strong and Aerospace Sector Mixed
Key Takeaways
- KOSPI surged to 7844.01 (+2.63%), while the NASDAQ fell to 26088.20 (-0.71%), showing divergent trends.
- The KRW/USD exchange rate slightly decreased to 1489.20 KRW (-0.19%), indicating a somewhat stabilizing trend in the foreign exchange market.
- The aerospace sector exhibited a mixed performance, with individual stocks fluctuating based on the specific earnings and order results of global companies.
KOSDAQ
Closed slightly lower at 1176.93 (-0.20%), with an individual stock-driven market prevailing amid an overall cautious investor sentiment.
NASDAQ
Faced downward pressure, falling to 26088.20 (-0.71%) as profit-taking emerged, primarily in technology stocks.
Today's Watchlist
- The lagged impact of the NASDAQ tech stock correction on the domestic market, particularly KOSDAQ, and changes in foreign investor supply and demand.
- Policy announcements from major countries in the aerospace industry and potential changes to the launch schedules of individual companies.
- Whether the KRW/USD exchange rate will break below the 1480 won level and the impact of exchange rate volatility on the profitability of export-driven stocks.
Risk Note
Short-term volatility in specific themes (such as aerospace) and stocks may result from supply and demand concentration regardless of fundamentals. Caution is advised regarding risks from global macroeconomic uncertainty. This briefing is not intended as investment advice.
Last updated: 2026-05-13 16:00:58