KOSPI
Closed at 8,160.59 (-5.54) on June 5 (the last trading day) and is currently closed on Sunday, June 7. Foreign selling due to exchange rate pressures is capping the upper limit of the index.
Headline
Weekend Market Review: Pause Ahead of US Employment Data and Next Week's Outlook
Key Takeaways
- As of Sunday, June 7, 2026, the domestic stock market is closed. On the last trading day (June 5), the KOSPI and KOSDAQ ended the week slightly lower amid limited volatility.
- The US Nasdaq market also experienced a minor downward adjustment due to caution ahead of global monetary policy uncertainties and inflation data releases.
- With the KRW/USD exchange rate maintaining its strength in the high 1,550s, putting a burden on foreign supply and demand, the market's attention is focused on major macroeconomic indicators scheduled for next week.
KOSDAQ
Closed at 1,002.44 (-4.50) on June 5 (the last trading day) and is currently closed on Sunday, June 7. Major themes such as bio and secondary batteries are showing mixed performance, testing support at the 1,000 level.
NASDAQ
Declined to close at 25,709.43 (-4.23) on June 5 (US local time). A breather is underway, mainly centered on mega-cap tech stocks, amid conflicting remarks from Fed officials regarding the interest rate path.
Today's Watchlist
- Reassessment of global inflation deceleration pace following the release of the US May Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- Whether foreign investors will maintain their net selling trend in Korean equities amid the high exchange rate exceeding the 1,550 KRW level.
- Actual order performance of individual aerospace/defense companies and selection of beneficiaries following the launch of the Korea AeroSpace Administration.
Risk Note
Since the KRW/USD exchange rate remains at its highest level of the year, there is an ongoing risk of foreign capital outflow due to exchange loss risks. Market volatility may increase depending on macroeconomic data changes, so aggressive chasing of rallies should be avoided.
Last updated: 2026-06-07 16:00:27