KOSPI
Closed at 6,912.95 points on the last trading day (August 21) and is currently inactive due to the weekend.
Headline
Weekend Market Review and Next Week's Outlook
Key Takeaways
- On the last trading day (August 21), the domestic market ended mixed with KOSPI rising and KOSDAQ falling, and is currently closed for the weekend as of August 23.
- The US NASDAQ market closed slightly higher on Friday, August 21, driven by buying interest in tech stocks.
- Market participants are monitoring global macroeconomic variables and key themes, such as aerospace, over the weekend to plan their strategies for next week.
KOSDAQ
Closed at 801.94 points on the last trading day (August 21) and remains unchanged over the weekend.
NASDAQ
Closed at 26,180.46 points on Friday, August 21 (US time) and is currently closed for the weekend.
Today's Watchlist
- Upcoming US economic data releases next week and their impact on the Fed's rate path.
- Continued momentum and capital flows in major emerging sectors, including global aerospace.
- Stabilization of USD/KRW volatility and potential return of foreign investors to the domestic market.
Risk Note
Investors should closely monitor geopolitical risks and macroeconomic data changes that occurred over the weekend, and remain cautious of volatility arising from mixed performance in specific sectors.
Last updated: 2026-08-23 16:00:10