KOSPI
The index closed slightly lower below the 8,400 level, led by minor corrections in large-cap stocks amid profit-taking by institutional and foreign investors.
Headline
Financial Market Briefing: Monday, June 29, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The KOSPI closed slightly lower, down 0.20% from the previous trading day at 8,394.65 points.
- The KOSDAQ showed strength, rising 8.13 points to close at 920.57 points in a divergent trend.
- The NASDAQ fell 0.24% to 25,297.62 points, while the USD/KRW exchange rate rose 0.28% to close at 1,541.80 won.
KOSDAQ
Unlike the KOSPI, the index closed higher, reclaiming the 920 level on buying inflows driven by individual theme stocks and small-to-mid-cap tech names.
NASDAQ
The index experienced a mild decline, showing a breathing spell due to profit-taking pressure on tech stocks and persistent high interest rate concerns.
Today's Watchlist
- Monitoring whether the USD/KRW exchange rate stabilizes above the 1,540 won level and observing foreign capital flows.
- Tracking government aerospace policies and news trends regarding supply agreements among private space companies.
- Assessing whether caution spreads ahead of US tech earnings releases and macroeconomic indicators.
Risk Note
If the rapid rise in the exchange rate persists, pressure on foreign capital outflows may increase, potentially limiting the upside of the domestic stock market.
Last updated: 2026-06-29 16:00:19