Daily Briefing (English)

2026-06-27 · KOSPI & Nasdaq
Headline

June 27 Weekend Market Review and Outlook on Key Variables for Next Week

Key Takeaways
  • On June 26, the domestic stock market finished the recent trading session slightly lower, with both KOSPI and KOSDAQ showing caution over US Treasury yield movements and tech stock volatility.
  • As of Saturday, June 27, 2026, the South Korean financial market is closed for the weekend, with market participants keeping a close eye on global indicators released over the weekend.
  • The US Nasdaq market also wrapped up the week with a slight downward correction, experiencing profit-taking centered on major tech stocks.
Highlights

KOSPI

Closed down 26.15 points at 2,561.80 on the last trading day (2026-06-26) and is currently closed for the weekend. Institutional selling focused on large-cap semiconductor stocks exerted downward pressure on the index.

Highlights

KOSDAQ

Closed down 4.10 points at 851.37 on the last trading day (2026-06-26) and is currently closed for the weekend. Individual stock plays continued within the bio/pharmaceutical and select secondary battery themes.

Highlights

NASDAQ

Closed at 25,297.62 (-0.24%) on the last trading day (local time 2026-06-26). It turned downward from a mild gain due to concerns over hawkish comments from Fed officials and profit-taking outflows.

Today's Watchlist
  • Need to monitor the US June Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index scheduled for release next week and potential shifts in the Fed's tightening stance.
  • Observe foreign capital flows and the strength of foreign exchange authority intervention as the USD/KRW exchange rate moves near the mid-1,500 won range.
  • Track changes in sector-specific earnings consensus ahead of the preliminary Q2 earnings guidance releases from major domestic companies.
Risk Note

With high volatility in the FX market and persistent pressure from import prices, caution is advised against aggressive chase-buying amid ongoing uncertainty over global monetary policy paths.

Last updated: 2026-06-27 16:00:14