Amid easing concerns over the U.S. financial market, the KOSPI index is maintaining a limited flow in the 2590 range during trading on the 23rd.
As of 11:56 a.m. on the same day, the KOSPI index is recorded at 2597.10, up 3.43 points (0.13%) from the previous transaction. After starting at 2603.57, which was up 9.90 points (0.38%) from the day before, the index's upward momentum has weakened.
In the securities market, individual investors are making a net purchase of 594 billion won. Foreign and institutional investors are selling a net 215 billion won and 354 billion won, respectively. In the KOSPI 200 futures market, foreigners are in a buying position with 334 billion won.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics turned bearish during trading, while SK hynix continues its upward trend. Financial stocks such as KB Financial Group, Shinhan Financial Group, and Hana Financial Group are performing strongly.
Reports have emerged that U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to promote the nuclear industry, causing shares related to nuclear power like Doosan Enerbility and Hyundai E&C to rise.
With the amendment to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) focused on reducing clean energy tax credits passing the U.S. House of Representatives, Hanwha Solutions has plummeted by over 13%. Shares in secondary battery companies like LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI, as well as automotive stocks like Hyundai Motor and Kia, are also experiencing declines.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is down 1.98 points (0.28%) from the previous transaction, recording 715.68. Foreign and institutional investors are collectively selling a net 458 billion won and 127 billion won, dragging down the index. Individual investors are making a net purchase of 930 billion won.
As the declines in secondary battery stocks like ECOPRO BM and Ecopro are significant, shares of Alteogen, LigaChem Biosciences, and others are also falling. Conversely, stocks such as Peptron, PharmaResearch, and HUGEL have turned upward.