KOSPI
Closed at 6,977.94 points on the latest trading day of August 14. Currently closed for the weekend as of August 16.
Headline
Weekend Global Market Briefing (As of August 16)
Key Takeaways
- The Korean market is closed on Sunday, August 16. In the latest trading session on August 14, the KOSPI closed at 6,977.94 points and the KOSDAQ closed at 864.65 points.
- The US NASDAQ Index wrapped up the weekly trading slightly lower at -0.28% on the latest trading day of August 14 (local time) amid a breather in tech companies.
- Over the weekend, global financial markets remain in a wait-and-see mode ahead of upcoming speeches by Fed officials and major inflation data releases scheduled for next week.
KOSDAQ
Closed at 864.65 points on the latest trading day of August 14. Currently closed for the weekend as of August 16.
NASDAQ
Closed slightly lower at 26,729.16 points on the latest trading day of August 14 (local time). Currently closed for the weekend.
Today's Watchlist
- The direction of major US consumer spending indicators and speeches by Federal Reserve officials next week.
- Whether the USD/KRW exchange rate will continue its downward stabilizing trend after closing at the 1,418.50 won level on the latest trading day.
- Changes in supply-demand flows in the global aerospace and tech sectors, alongside foreign investor trends.
Risk Note
This briefing is provided for reference purposes only during the weekend market closure. When making actual investment decisions, investors must take into account the potential impact of external variables, such as US-China tensions, that may arise over the weekend.
Last updated: 2026-08-16 16:00:11