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KOSPI Struggles for Direction Amid Geopolitical Tensions; KOSDAQ Slides
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-10
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The KOSPI index trades in a narrow range as investors weigh geopolitical risks and rising U.S. yields, while the KOSDAQ faces a sharper decline.
What Happened
Market Performance: The KOSPI is showing little direction, hovering around the 7,000-point mark. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East and the negative lead from U.S. markets are weighing on investor sentiment.
Trading Dynamics: While foreign and retail investors are net buyers, institutional selling is capping gains. The market is also experiencing heightened volatility due to the simultaneous expiration of stock and index futures and options.
Macroeconomic Factors: U.S. Treasury yields have spiked as the Treasury's buyback program failed to meet market expectations. Combined with surging oil prices, these factors are increasing inflationary pressure and dampening risk appetite.
Sector Trends: Semiconductor stocks remain a relative bright spot due to AI-related optimism, whereas sectors like construction and machinery are underperforming. The KOSDAQ is currently down over 1% as major cap stocks face selling pressure.