Foreigners and Institutions 'Buyers' Lift KOSPI Slightly Up... KOSDAQ Down 0.55%

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The KOSPI index is slightly rising as foreigners and institutions show net buying dominance.

As of 9:17 AM on the 13th, the KOSPI index was recorded at 2,538.86, up 2.28 points (0.09%) from the previous close. Individuals sold a net amount worth approximately 70.7 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions bought net amounts of about 69.1 billion KRW and 0.7 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, SK Hynix (2.91%), Kia (1.80%), Hyundai Motor (1.56%), and Samsung Electronics (1.13%) showed strength. LG Chem (-3.04%), POSCO Holdings (-2.01%), and LG Energy Solution (-1.70%) were weak.

By sector, insurance (1.45%), telecommunications (1.21%), transportation equipment (1.05%), machinery (0.65%), and electrical & electronics (0.53%) rose, while chemicals (-1.27%), steel & metals (-1.27%), and services (-1.02%) declined.

On the 12th (local time), the U.S. stock market closed lower as technology stocks showed weakness. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 17.73 points (0.05%) to 34,645.99, the large-cap-focused S&P 500 dropped 25.56 points (0.57%) to 4,461.90, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 144.28 points (1.04%) to 13,773.61.

Market participants remain cautious ahead of the U.S. August CPI release. With recent oil price increases, the inflation rate is expected to slightly exceed the previous month's rise, hovering around 3.6%. Core CPI, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, is forecasted to slow to the low 4% range. The day after the August CPI release, the U.S. August Producer Price Index (PPI), a wholesale price indicator, will be announced.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was recorded at 893.12, down 4.92 points (0.55%) from the previous trading day. Individuals and institutions bought net amounts of approximately 7.4 billion KRW and 28 billion KRW, respectively, while foreigners sold a net amount worth about 33.9 billion KRW.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, POSCO DX (-7.50%), L&F (-3.78%), and HLB (-3.77%) declined, while SM (1.24%) and Celltrion Healthcare (0.62%) rose.