Outlook for the Korean Stock Market and Analysis of Global Macroeconomic Variables (Friday, September 18, 2026)
Below is an analysis examining the trends and key characteristics of yesterday's (September 17, 2026) domestic stock market closure, along with an evaluation of internal and external macroeconomic environments and fundamentals shaping today's (September 18, 2026) market flow before and after the opening bell. ※ Please note that this analysis reflects my personal perspective and is provided for reference purposes only. ■ Domestic Stock Market Closing Status and Key Characteristics Yesterday (September 17, 2026) Yesterday (September 17), the domestic stock market experienced extreme volatility throughout the session as it digested the massive macroeconomic shock of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, ultimately closing with slight losses. The KOSPI index closed at 6,715.41, down 2.56 points (-0.04%) compared to the previous trading day. Looking back at KOSPI's intraday movement in detail, it started off on a bright note, rising 0.91% to 6,779.02 in early tradi...