KOSPI
Market closed for Sunday weekend. Based on the previous session close on October 2, 2026, at 7003.74 (+0.46%), large-cap stocks demonstrated modest support, with focus now on how macro environment shifts are priced in at next week's open.
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Weekend Market Review: Watching Global Macro Indicators During Market Closure and Next Week's Outlook
Key Takeaways
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, domestic equity markets remained closed for the weekend, with indices holding at the previous session's closes from October 2, 2026 (KOSPI 7003.74, KOSDAQ 893.29).
- U.S. equities saw tech-driven rebounds on the previous trading day of October 2, with the Nasdaq advancing 1.19% to 27190.86.
- Looking into next week, attention is focused on global liquidity and economic signals, including the U.S. ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI and speeches from key Federal Reserve officials.
KOSDAQ
Market closed for Sunday weekend. Based on the previous session close on October 2, 2026, at 893.29 (-0.11%), the index traded slightly lower, marking a phase to monitor liquidity improvements in growth stocks following short-term profit-taking digestion.
NASDAQ
In the U.S. market, closed at 27190.86 (+1.19%) on October 2. Mega-cap tech names led a rebound amid the digestion of Treasury yields and employment data, though potential volatility remains.
Today's Watchlist
- Releases of key leading economic indicators such as the U.S. September ISM Non-Manufacturing (Services) PMI and assessment of soft-landing feasibility
- Trends in foreign net purchasing momentum in domestic equities in relation to USD/KRW exchange rate movements (previous close at 1,349.00 KRW)
- Earnings expectation adjustments and forward guidance across key corporations ahead of the Q3 earnings season
Risk Note
Unforeseen external geopolitical variables and Fed monetary policy remarks over the weekend may heighten opening gap volatility in the next session, warranting caution against aggressive chasing.
Last updated: 2026-10-04 16:00:14