KOSPI
The KOSPI closed lower at 6,690.62 (-5.72) on the last trading day (2026-07-24). The Korean market is currently closed for the weekend (2026-07-26) with no active trading.
Headline
Weekend Market Review & Upcoming Week Outlook Briefing (2026-07-26)
Key Takeaways
- Today, Sunday, July 26, 2026, the South Korean stock markets (KOSPI/KOSDAQ) are closed; in the last trading session on Friday, July 24, KOSPI closed down at 6,690.62 and KOSDAQ ended lower at 748.22.
- The US Nasdaq composite index finished down on Friday at 24,975.82 amid a continuous tech-led sell-off, leaving investor sentiment somewhat subdued over the weekend.
- Based on weekend news and macroeconomic changes, market participants are heavily focusing on the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and major technology companies' earnings releases next week.
KOSDAQ
After closing at 748.22 (-5.32) on the last trading day (2026-07-24), the market is closed for the weekend. Whether foreign capital inflows recover early next week remains key.
NASDAQ
The Nasdaq closed down at 24,975.82 (-0.64) on Friday (2026-07-24), weighed down by caution ahead of mega-tech earnings and employment indicators.
Today's Watchlist
- The Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision (FOMC) next week and hints regarding the future direction of monetary policy.
- Q2 earnings results and forward guidance from major US technology giants, including Apple and Microsoft.
- Potential capital outflows by foreign investors as the USD/KRW exchange rate remains elevated, closing at 1,463.10 KRW on the last trading day.
Risk Note
High exchange rates and heightened volatility in US tech stocks may exert downward pressure on domestic large-cap exporters; attention should also be paid to shifting global geopolitical developments over the weekend.
Last updated: 2026-07-26 16:00:13