KOSPI
The index broke through the 6,340 level, maintaining a robust upward trend amid co-buying by institutional and foreign investors.
Headline
Financial Market Briefing - August 11, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The domestic market showed a moderate upward trend, with the KOSPI rising 0.73% to close at 6,345.53 points and the KOSDAQ gaining 0.39% to end at 857.84 points.
- Conversely, the US NASDAQ index closed at 26,605.36 points, down -0.32%, showing profit-taking pressure centered on technology stocks.
- The KRW/USD exchange rate closed at 1,418.00 won, down 0.11% from the previous day, showing slight Won strength but still remaining at a high level in the 1,410 won range.
KOSDAQ
While retail-driven buying kept the index positive, the upside was capped by selling pressure from foreign investors.
NASDAQ
The index closed slightly lower as profit-taking hit mega-cap tech stocks due to valuation pressures and uncertainty over the interest rate path.
Today's Watchlist
- Market's wait-and-see stance ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release
- Whether the KRW/USD exchange rate stabilizes in the 1,410 won range and the resulting shifts in foreign capital flows
- Global supply chain shifts and order momentum in the aerospace and defense sectors
Risk Note
If the exchange rate remains in the mid-1,400 won range long-term, pressure from foreign capital outflows could increase, warranting caution over currency volatility.
Last updated: 2026-08-11 16:00:12