KOSPI
Closed on Saturday, August 15. The KOSPI finished at 6977.94 on the previous trading day (August 14), showing a slight upward trend supported by institutional and foreign buying.
Headline
August 15 Weekend Market Briefing: Reviewing Last Session Amid Holiday Closure and Next Week's Outlook
Key Takeaways
- The domestic financial markets are closed today, August 15, 2026, due to the Liberation Day holiday and the weekend.
- On the last trading day (August 14), the KOSPI closed slightly higher at 6977.94, while the NASDAQ recorded a minor drop.
- The release of major US economic indicators and comments on the interest rate path scheduled for next week are expected to serve as key factors for future market volatility.
KOSDAQ
Closed on Saturday, August 15. The KOSDAQ finished at 864.65 on August 14, as theme-rotation trading continues to persist.
NASDAQ
On August 14 (local time), the US NASDAQ finished at 26729.16, down -0.28%, showing a brief breathing spell.
Today's Watchlist
- The direction of major US consumption indicators and Fed officials' remarks on interest rates next week.
- Changes in foreign capital flows as the USD-KRW exchange rate fluctuates in the mid-1410s.
- Whether the aerospace and defense sectors can sustain upward momentum amid geopolitical risks and supply chain changes.
Risk Note
The market is currently closed for the weekend, but caution is warranted as global exchange rates and oil price volatility could directly impact the domestic stock market when it opens next week.
Last updated: 2026-08-15 16:00:12