The KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices, which started rising on the 18th, are showing modest gains in early trading. This appears to be influenced by the strong close in the New York stock market overnight.
As of 9:16 a.m. on this day, the KOSPI index is recording a rise of 5.94 points (0.19%) to 3198.23 compared to the previous transaction day. The KOSPI index opened at 3200.44, up 8.15 points (0.26%) from the previous day.
In the securities market, individuals are currently net buying 398 billion won, while foreigners and institutions are net selling 272 billion won and 180 billion won, respectively.
The top stocks by market capitalization in the securities market are showing mixed trends. Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Electronics preferred shares, and Hyundai Motor are rising, while Samsung Biologics, KB Financial, and Hanwha Aerospace are experiencing slight declines.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is recording a rise of 3.26 points (0.40%) to 821.53 compared to the previous transaction day. While foreigners and institutions are net selling 361 billion won and 47 billion won, respectively, individuals are driving the increase in the index with a net purchase of 401 billion won.
The top stocks by market capitalization in the KOSDAQ market are generally rising. Ecopro BM and LigaChem Biosciences are showing strong gains of 4% and 5%, respectively, while Alteogen, Peptron, and Ecopro are also increasing.
Earlier, the New York stock market closed up as U.S. consumer indicators greatly exceeded market expectations. The Standard & Poor's 500 index and the NASDAQ index have reached new all-time highs for the first time in two days.
Attention is also focused on the direction of stablecoin-related stocks. On the 17th (local time), the 'Genius Act,' which includes provisions for establishing stablecoin regulations, passed in both chambers of the U.S. Congress. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill.