KOSPI
Closed for weekend (Previous close on Sept 18, 2026: 6,894.23 pt, +2.66%). Robust inflows into semiconductors and major exporters lifted the index on the latest session, though potential profit-taking pressures remain after the sharp rally.
Headline
Weekend Market Review: Last Week's Closes and Key Catalysts Ahead
Key Takeaways
- South Korean equity markets are closed for the weekend as of Saturday, Sept 19, 2026, following KOSPI's large-cap-led gain on the previous trading day (Sept 18).
- U.S. stocks finished mixed on the latest trading day as buying in megacap tech stocks cushioned against rising Treasury yields and oil price volatility.
- With global monetary policy stances and energy prices under review over the weekend, investor focus is set to shift to key macroeconomic indicators due next week.
KOSDAQ
Closed for weekend (Previous close on Sept 18, 2026: 827.12 pt, +0.60%). Recorded a moderate rebound driven by growth stocks and small- to mid-cap IT component names; sustained foreign institutional flows remain key for next week.
NASDAQ
Latest close: 26,522.55 pt (+0.72%). Despite pressure from rising long-term U.S. Treasury yields, resilient performance across AI hardware and cloud megacap tech supported the tech-heavy benchmark.
Today's Watchlist
- Upcoming remarks from key Federal Reserve officials and potential reassessments of global rate trajectories.
- U.S. and major global economic data releases (consumer sentiment, manufacturing PMI) for signals on a soft landing.
- Impact of global crude oil and USD/KRW exchange rate trends on foreign flows ahead of the domestic market open.
Risk Note
Volatility in long-term Treasury yields and commodity price swings linked to geopolitical risks could pose valuation headwinds across global equity markets.
Last updated: 2026-09-19 16:00:21