KOSPI
Currently closed for the weekend. Closed at 6,909.91 (-1.76%) on the most recent trading day (2026-09-11), with persistent supply and demand uncertainties across large-cap stocks due to global monetary tightening concerns.
Headline
[Weekend Market Review] Domestic Markets Closed Amid Mounting Caution Ahead of September FOMC
Key Takeaways
- Domestic stock markets (KOSPI and KOSDAQ) are closed today, Sunday, September 13, 2026, for the regular weekend.
- On the most recent trading day, September 11, 2026, domestic indices closed lower amid inflation concerns, with KOSPI down 1.76% and KOSDAQ down 1.95%.
- Following higher-than-expected US August core CPI data released over the weekend, potential interest rate moves at the upcoming September FOMC meeting have emerged as a key variable.
KOSDAQ
Currently closed for the weekend. Closed at 820.64 (-1.95%) on the most recent trading day (2026-09-11), with interest rate sensitivity in growth stocks likely to heighten volatility in the coming week.
NASDAQ
US markets attempted a rebound on the previous trading day (September 11 local time) amid stabilizing oil prices and digested inflation data, though market caution remains high and index figures remain subject to confirmation ahead of next week's FOMC.
Today's Watchlist
- Key Watchpoint 1: US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and benchmark interest rate decision scheduled for September 15–16.
- Key Watchpoint 2: Release of key consumer data, including US August Retail Sales on September 16, to assess soft-landing prospects.
- Key Watchpoint 3: Publication of the Bank of Korea's August Monetary Policy Board minutes on September 15 to check monetary policy signals.
Risk Note
The reference date is a non-trading weekend. With market absorption of US August inflation data and the upcoming September FOMC decision, foreign exchange and equity market volatility may expand sharply upon reopening, warranting phased execution and proactive risk management.
Last updated: 2026-09-13 16:00:14