Daily Briefing (English)

2026-05-18 · KOSPI & Nasdaq
Headline

[2026-05-18] Market Briefing: KOSPI Edges Up, NASDAQ Falls Amid Mixed Aerospace Sector

Key Takeaways
  • KOSPI experienced slight gains driven by robust institutional buying in domestic tech.
  • NASDAQ declined as the aerospace sector showed mixed results following new regulatory announcements.
  • Global markets remain cautious ahead of upcoming inflation data reports.
Highlights

KOSPI

KOSPI is trading in a consolidation range while investors reassess near-term catalysts.

Highlights

KOSDAQ

KOSDAQ shows selective momentum, led by theme-driven and earnings-sensitive names.

Highlights

NASDAQ

Nasdaq sentiment is mixed as recent gains face intermittent profit-taking pressure.

Today's Watchlist
  • Upcoming US CPI release
  • Aerospace supply chain bottlenecks
  • Bank of Korea interest rate decision
Risk Note

Investments in equities carry market risks; aerospace stocks are particularly vulnerable to geopolitical shifts.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 16:01:09