KOSPI
Maintained a moderate upward trend, rising above the 6,700 mark amid selective buying from institutions and foreign investors.
Headline
Financial Market Briefing (August 25, 2026): Nasdaq Adjusts Amid Strong Domestic Stock Markets
Key Takeaways
- KOSPI and KOSDAQ climbed 0.68% and 1.70% respectively, showing a joint upward trend.
- On the other hand, the tech-heavy US Nasdaq index fell -0.77%, entering a breathing phase.
- The KRW/USD exchange rate closed flat with a slight increase of 0.15% at 1,386.10.
KOSDAQ
Surged 1.70% driven by strong performances in pharmaceutical, biotech, and IT component stocks, outperforming KOSPI.
NASDAQ
Corrected -0.77% due to uncertainty over interest rate paths and profit-taking selling pressure in tech stocks.
Today's Watchlist
- Possibility of reassessing the interest rate cut path based on statements by US Fed officials
- Whether the KRW/USD exchange rate stabilizes in the 1,380 range and the corresponding foreign capital flows
- Whether pharmaceutical/biotech and secondary battery sectors maintain their market leadership within the KOSDAQ
Risk Note
If upward pressure on the exchange rate persists, foreign buying strength may weaken, requiring caution regarding foreign exchange market volatility.
Last updated: 2026-08-25 16:00:15