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KOSPI and KOSDAQ Rally as Foreign and Institutional Investors Return
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-04
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South Korean markets rose as US Treasury yields stabilized and Fed officials hinted at a potential rate freeze, with semiconductor stocks leading the gains.
What Happened
Market Rebound: South Korean stock markets saw a broad rally as US Treasury yields stabilized and Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller hinted at a potential interest rate freeze. The KOSPI index reclaimed the 6,600 level, while the KOSDAQ rebounded after five days of losses.
Investor Sentiment: Foreign and institutional investors turned to net buying for the first time in six sessions, driving the market upward. Semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the gains, providing significant momentum to the indices.
Key Variables: Investors are now closely watching the upcoming US August employment report. The data is expected to be a critical factor in the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy decisions, keeping market participants cautious.
Sector Performance: While sectors like securities, chemicals, and IT services showed strength, insurance and certain financial stocks faced downward pressure. On the KOSDAQ, major market-cap stocks such as Alteogen and EcoPro recorded gains.