KOSPI
Closed at 9,052.42 (-0.13%) on the last trading day (2026-06-19), marking a slight decline. The market is currently closed for the weekend amid ongoing concerns over an economic slowdown and a tug-of-war in foreign capital flows.
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June 21 Weekend Market Review & Next Week's Outlook
Key Takeaways
- In the last trading session on June 19, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ experienced downward pressure, closing down 0.13% and 3.43% respectively, while the US NASDAQ gained 1.88% in a contrasting trend.
- As of Sunday, June 21, the South Korean market is closed for the weekend, and investors are awaiting major macroeconomic indicators scheduled for the upcoming week.
- Next week, market volatility could increase amid concerns over prolonged high interest rates, with scheduled speeches from Fed officials and the release of global manufacturing indicators.
KOSDAQ
Closed at 966.59 (-3.43%) on the last trading day (2026-06-19), showing a relatively sharp drop. It is currently closed as of the 21st, with focus shifting to whether tech-heavy shares will rebound next week.
NASDAQ
Showed strength, closing at 26,517.93 (1.88%) on the last trading day (2026-06-19). Tech-heavy buying interest returned, though concerns over high valuation persist.
Today's Watchlist
- Clues on the future interest rate path from upcoming speeches by US Federal Reserve officials.
- Assessment of soft-landing possibilities following the release of global preliminary Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
- Whether the domestic stock market will open higher following the weekend break to reflect the late gains in the US markets.
Risk Note
While the market is currently on a weekend break, foreign exchange volatility remains elevated (near the 1,533 won level), requiring continuous monitoring of currency market trends next week.
Last updated: 2026-06-21 16:00:14