KOSPI
Inflows targeting large-cap stocks are sustaining efforts to settle above 6,900, though foreign investor trends require close monitoring.
Headline
Financial Market Briefing - August 21, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The KOSPI gained 0.88%, closing above the 6,900 mark to show strong upward momentum.
- The KOSDAQ edged down by 4.63 points to close at 801.94, showing a slight downward bias.
- The NASDAQ declined by 1.01% as correction pressure mounted on tech-heavy stocks.
KOSDAQ
Profit-taking mainly in IT and small-to-mid-cap stocks is testing the support level at the 800 mark.
NASDAQ
Concerns over interest rates and high valuations of tech stocks continue to exert downward pressure on global technology shares.
Today's Watchlist
- Whether the KOSPI can stabilize above the 6,900 level and maintain joint net buying from foreign and institutional investors.
- Whether the USD/KRW exchange rate will fall further into the low 1,380s and the resulting volatility in exchange-rate-sensitive stocks.
- The potential for domestic IT and large-cap semiconductor stocks to synchronize with the correction in the US NASDAQ.
Risk Note
As concerns over a global economic slowdown and elevated volatility in tech stocks persist, caution is advised regarding excessive leverage.
Last updated: 2026-08-21 16:00:11