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KOSPI Rises Over 1% as Foreign and Institutional Buying Boosts Sentiment
Finance · Financial Conglomerates · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-04
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South Korean markets are rallying as KOSPI and KOSDAQ climb, supported by stable U.S. Treasury yields and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve.
What Happened
Market Rally: The KOSPI index rose over 1% to reach the 6,660 level on the 4th, driven by strong buying from foreign and institutional investors. The KOSDAQ index also showed robust performance, gaining more than 2% during the session.
Global Context: The positive momentum follows an overnight rally on Wall Street, bolstered by stabilizing U.S. Treasury yields. Dovish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller have eased concerns regarding further interest rate hikes, improving overall market sentiment.
Sector Performance: Large-cap semiconductor stocks, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, are leading the gains in the KOSPI. Conversely, some major stocks like LG Energy Solution and KB Financial are experiencing declines, reflecting a divergence in sector performance.
Trading Activity: Foreign and institutional investors are net buyers in the KOSPI market, while retail investors have been net sellers. A similar trend is observed in the KOSDAQ market, where foreign and institutional inflows are supporting the upward movement.