KOSPI
The KOSPI ticked up 5.76 points to close at 8088.34, testing its support level.
Headline
Financial Market Briefing: Friday, July 3, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Domestic markets closed slightly higher with the KOSPI and KOSDAQ posting modest gains, while the Nasdaq declined, showing a mixed performance.
- The KRW/USD exchange rate fell slightly from the previous day, closing in the high 1520s range.
- Clear divergence among individual stocks was observed across major sectors, including the aerospace theme.
KOSDAQ
The KOSDAQ closed slightly higher by 0.19 points at 868.41, digesting supply within a tight range.
NASDAQ
The Nasdaq fell -0.80% to close at 25832.67, driven by profit-taking in tech stocks.
Today's Watchlist
- Monitor whether the KRW/USD exchange rate stabilizes in the 1520s and track foreign capital flows.
- Assess the impact of the US Nasdaq correction on domestic tech and growth stocks.
- Adopt a selective approach focusing on individual stocks with specific momentum amid mixed aerospace sector performance.
Risk Note
Investors should note that amid widening exchange rate volatility, profit-taking pressure on US tech stocks could act as a downside risk for the domestic market.
Last updated: 2026-07-03 16:00:17