KOSPI
Closed at 6,690.62 points on the most recent trading day (2026-07-24) and is currently closed for the weekend. It is necessary to monitor the buying/selling trends of foreign and institutional investors and the market absorption of supply.
Headline
Weekend Market Review: Last Week's Close and Key Events Outlook for Next Week
Key Takeaways
- On the last trading day (2026-07-24), Korean stock markets closed slightly lower for both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ, while the USD/KRW exchange rate saw a minor downward correction to around 1,463 KRW.
- As of the weekend (2026-07-25), domestic markets are closed, and US markets closed slightly lower at 24,975.82 amid a mix of rate cut expectations and corporate earnings announcements.
- Next week, volatility may increase due to scheduled earnings releases from major global tech companies and the release of monetary policy-related economic indicators.
KOSDAQ
Closed at 748.22 points on the last trading day (2026-07-24) and is currently closed. Diversification of supply and demand in small-and-mid-cap theme stocks and IT component stocks remains a key factor going forward.
NASDAQ
Closed slightly lower at 24,975.82 on Friday (local time). Caution regarding big tech earnings and uncertainty over the Fed's interest rate path persist.
Today's Watchlist
- Nasdaq volatility driven by US big tech earnings and its subsequent impact on domestic tech stocks.
- The direction of the US dollar following the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting and upcoming inflation indicator releases next week.
- Whether foreign capital returns to the KOSPI/KOSDAQ markets and the potential rebound of domestic semiconductor and secondary battery sectors.
Risk Note
With the exchange rate maintaining a high level in the 1,460 KRW range, it is essential to constantly monitor import price pressures and the risk of foreign capital outflows.
Last updated: 2026-07-25 16:00:13