Daily Briefing (English)

2026-10-01 · KOSPI & Nasdaq
Headline

Domestic and Global Market Closing Briefing for October 1, 2026

Key Takeaways
  • Domestic equity markets saw widespread bargain hunting, with the KOSDAQ surging over 4% and the KOSPI rebounding 1.95%.
  • The U.S. Nasdaq posted mixed trading, edging down 0.28% amid pressure from Treasury yields.
  • The KRW/USD exchange rate edged up 0.11% to 1,359.50 KRW, maintaining upward pressure in favor of the greenback.
Highlights

KOSPI

The index reclaimed the 6,970 mark on signs of an institutional and foreign capital turnaround centered on large caps, though further confirmation is needed given Treasury yield volatility.

Highlights

KOSDAQ

Strong inflows into growth names, rechargeable batteries, and equipment stocks led to a sharp 4.48% rebound.

Highlights

NASDAQ

Broad tech shares saw modest corrections as caution lingered over U.S. Treasury yields and inflation indicators.

Today's Watchlist
  • U.S. Treasury yield trajectories and the continuation of global monetary tightening stances
  • Sustainability of foreign net buying in domestic equities and whether the exchange rate stabilizes around the 1,360 KRW level
  • Potential profit-taking following KOSDAQ's sharp rebound and whether semiconductors and battery stocks maintain sector leadership
Risk Note

Short-term profit-taking pressure may intensify following the sharp rebound, and market volatility could widen again depending on macro interest rate fluctuations and FX trends.

Last updated: 2026-10-01 16:00:17