The KOSPI plunged 5.72% to 6,690.62 as oil prices, bond yields, foreign selling, and semiconductor fears hit the market at once. NXT trading later recovered 0.83% from the KRX close, but three major signals will determine whether Monday brings a rebound or another selloff.
The KOSPI surged 4.40% in a single session and reclaimed the 7,000 level. This report examines whether the rebound marks the start of a new uptrend by analyzing foreign buying worth more than KRW 2 trillion, Alphabet’s expanded AI investment plan, and after-hours trading on NXT.
The KOSPI surged above 7,000 and reached 7,166 on July 22, 2026, before closing at 6,797.70. This report examines why the rally faded despite ₩2.63 trillion in foreign net buying and what investors should watch next.
“`html KOSPI Holds 6,500 by a Thread: Why the Intraday Rebound Failed South Korea’s KOSPI briefly approached its previous close on July 20, only to surrender the entire rebound and finish near the bottom of its daily range. The benchmark closed at 6,516.27, down 304.33 points or 4.46%. It opened at 6,643.58, rebounded to 6,814.86 … Read more
An in-depth analysis of SK hynix’s 2026 outlook, including HBM4 shipments, record earnings, competitive pressure, AI infrastructure spending, and the risks that could challenge the investment thesis.