On the 19th, the KOSPI index is up by 0.75%. Although the New York Stock Exchange did not show significant movement the previous day, the upward trend in the domestic stock market continues.

On the morning of the 18th, the KOSPI index is displayed on the electronic board in the dealing room of Hana Bank headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. /Courtesy of News1

As of 9:04 a.m. on this day, the KOSPI index recorded 2,994.39, up 22.20 points (0.75%) from the previous transaction day. In the securities market, individuals are buying 71.9 billion won, while foreigners and institutions are selling 33.4 billion won and 28.3 billion won, respectively.

The KOSDAQ index is up 2.68 points (0.34%) from the previous day, currently at 782.41. In the KOSDAQ market, individuals are making a net purchase of 57.3 billion won, while foreigners and institutions are net selling 54 billion won and 400 million won, respectively.

The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) held its benchmark interest rate steady and maintained its outlook, leading the New York Stock Exchange to close on the 18th (local time) in a stable range.

On that day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 44.14 points (0.1%) at 42,171.66. The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 index fell by 1.85 points (0.03%) to 5,980.87, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 25.18 points (0.13%) to close at 19,546.27.