KOSPI
The KOSPI index closed at 6,595.45, up 17.91 points from the previous day, showing a moderate upward trend.
Headline
Financial Market Briefing - July 31, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Domestic equity markets closed slightly higher, with gains in both KOSPI and KOSDAQ.
- The Nasdaq Index showed minor volatility, finishing flat to slightly positive.
- The USD/KRW exchange rate remains elevated, hovering around the 1,428 won level.
KOSDAQ
The KOSDAQ index closed at 719.76, rising 11.63 points, demonstrating a relatively robust recovery.
NASDAQ
The Nasdaq index closed slightly higher by 2.73 points at 25,122.18, moving sideways as it searches for its next direction.
Today's Watchlist
- Foreign capital trends and potential supply-demand shifts due to the prolonged high exchange rate environment
- Stock-specific divergence within the aerospace sector driven by individual earnings and order performance
- Upcoming remarks from Fed officials and economic data releases regarding the direction of US monetary policy
Risk Note
A prolonged USD/KRW exchange rate above the mid-1,420s level could intensify import price pressures and escalate foreign selling risks.
Last updated: 2026-07-31 16:00:11