KOSPI
Amidst a tug-of-war between institutional and foreign investors, the index experienced extremely limited fluctuations around the 6,570 level in a wait-and-see market.
Headline
Financial Market Briefing - August 12, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The KOSPI edged up slightly by 3.68 points (0.06%) to close at 6,579.04, maintaining a tight upward bias.
- The KOSDAQ closed nearly flat at 858.91, up a marginal 0.12 points (0.01%).
- The NASDAQ fell 0.60% to 26,445.45 as profit-taking pressure emerged, primarily in tech-heavy sectors.
KOSDAQ
Despite inflows of retail buying, the index closed near the previous day's level of 858 due to the absence of a leading theme.
NASDAQ
The index closed lower as profit-taking pressure mounted amid interest rate trends and caution surrounding corporate earnings in the tech sector.
Today's Watchlist
- With the KRW/USD exchange rate maintaining a slight upward trend at 1,417.80, foreign capital flows need to be closely monitored.
- The potential short-term psychological impact of the NASDAQ's decline on domestic tech and growth sectors should be closely observed.
- As the aerospace theme shows mixed performances by stock, an approach based on individual earnings rather than simple thematic trading is required.
Risk Note
If the exchange rate continuously hovers in the mid-1,400s, it may limit the upside of the domestic stock market, and increased volatility in US tech stocks could pressure domestic semiconductor and IT component sectors.
Last updated: 2026-08-12 16:00:11