KOSPI
The index tested support levels around the 6,800 range, closing slightly lower amid joint selling pressure from institutional and foreign investors.
Headline
July 13, 2026 Financial Market Briefing: Domestic Markets Post Sluggish Performance and KRW/USD Consolidates in 1,500s
Key Takeaways
- Both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ indexes closed slightly lower, reflecting a correction phase in the domestic stock market.
- The Korean won't weakness persists with the KRW/USD exchange rate recording 1,502.70, acting as a major drag on the market.
- The global aerospace and defense theme showed mixed performance, with individual stocks moving divergently based on company-specific news.
KOSDAQ
The index closed at 799.36, dipping below the 800-point threshold as volatility expanded across pharmaceutical, bio, and selective theme stocks.
NASDAQ
The index closed slightly higher at 26,281.61, maintaining relative strength driven by inflows into tech-centric growth shares.
Today's Watchlist
- Whether foreign capital outflows will persist due to the KRW/USD exchange rate breaching the 1,500 level
- Actual contract wins and earnings visibility of individual companies within the aerospace theme
- Upcoming US tech earnings reports and potential easing of monetary tightening concerns
Risk Note
With the KRW/USD exchange rate exceeding 1,500, foreign supply and demand dynamics may shrink, and caution is warranted regarding high volatility in growth themes such as aerospace.
Last updated: 2026-07-13 16:00:17