KOSPI
The index showed a robust trend, breaking above the 9,100 level, led by institutional buying of large-cap stocks.
Headline
Financial Market Briefing - Monday, June 22, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The KOSPI showed strength, closing at 9,114.55, up 0.69% from the previous session.
- The NASDAQ surged 1.88% to 26,517.93, driven by inflows of buying pressure centered on tech stocks.
- The USD/KRW exchange rate closed slightly higher by 0.33% at 1,538.00 KRW.
KOSDAQ
The index closed slightly higher by 0.19% at 968.40, showing a relatively limited gain compared to the KOSPI.
NASDAQ
The index surged 1.88%, signaling a strong recovery in investor sentiment for tech innovation stocks along with a technical rebound.
Today's Watchlist
- Monitor foreign capital flows in response to the USD/KRW rate remaining in the high 1,530s.
- Assess the spillover impact of the NASDAQ's surge on Asian equity markets.
- Identify leading stocks amid mixed performances in the aerospace and technology sectors.
Risk Note
As the USD/KRW exchange rate remains around the 1,538 KRW mark, attention should be paid to the possibility of foreign capital outflows due to currency market volatility.
Last updated: 2026-06-22 16:00:13