KOSPI
Closed for the weekend on Sunday, September 20. In the previous session (2026-09-18), the KOSPI showed strength at 6894.23 (+2.66%), supported by upward momentum from large-cap technology rebounds.
Headline
Weekend Market Review: Korean and US Markets Await Key Economic Indicators Post-September FOMC
Key Takeaways
- As of Sunday, September 20, 2026, domestic markets (KOSPI and KOSDAQ) are closed for the weekend, with key indicators holding at the previous session's closes from September 18.
- The session ending September 18 reflected easing policy uncertainties immediately following the US Federal Reserve's September FOMC rate decision alongside foreign exchange dynamics.
- In the coming week, markets may see wait-and-see sentiment and sector-specific differentiation ahead of upcoming Fed official speeches, global PMIs, and the August PCE price index.
KOSDAQ
Closed for the weekend on Sunday, September 20. In the previous session (2026-09-18), the KOSDAQ closed at 827.12 (+0.60%), driven by selective buying in biotech and small-to-mid cap IT component stocks.
NASDAQ
US markets are closed for the weekend. In the previous session (2026-09-18), the Nasdaq stood at 26522.55 (+0.72%), sustaining moderate upward momentum centered on Big Tech following the monetary policy event.
Today's Watchlist
- Assess the future rate cut trajectory through scheduled public remarks by key US Federal Reserve officials in the coming week
- Preliminary September Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers' Index (S&P Global PMI) releases from major economies including the US and Eurozone
- Release of the US August Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index to confirm the continuation of the disinflation trend
Risk Note
With monetary easing expectations largely priced in, prudent risk management is warranted as short-term profit-taking could emerge if signs of economic slowdown appear or KRW/USD volatility widens around the 1,390 level.
Last updated: 2026-09-20 16:00:13