The KOSPI has rebounded above the 3,200 mark, rising by more than 1%.
The KOSPI is currently trading at 3,202.00, up 1.05% from the previous trading day.
On the 25th, the KOSPI index opened at 3195.14, up 26.41 points from the previous trading day. Dealers are seen working in the dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. On the same day, the won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1385 won, down 8.2 won from the previous trading day. 2025.8.25 Photo by Kang Jinhyung
The index is being driven higher as both foreign investors and institutions have shifted to net buying during the session. Foreign investors are net buyers of 42.8 billion won in KOSPI stocks, while institutions have net purchased 139.9 billion won. Individual investors, on the other hand, have sold a net 250.7 billion won.
Most of the top market capitalization stocks are showing gains. In particular, SK Hynix (up 3.98%), LG Energy Solution (up 2.86%), Hanwha Aerospace (up 0.90%), and Hyundai Motor (up 0.23%) are strong performers. In contrast, Samsung Electronics (down 0.14%) and Samsung Biologics (down 0.29%) are declining.
By sector, machinery & equipment (up 3.92%), securities (up 2.83%), and entertainment & culture (up 1.75%) are leading the gains. Meanwhile, electricity & gas (down 1.35%) and non-metallic materials (down 0.20%) are declining.
The KOSDAQ is also strong. At the same time, the KOSDAQ is trading at 798.01, up 1.98% from the previous trading day. Foreign investors have bought a net 253.5 billion won, and institutions have purchased a net 60.6 billion won. Individual investors are net sellers of 285.6 billion won.
By stock, Alteogen is up 3.79%, and Rainbow Robotics is surging by 10.46%. In addition, ABL Bio and Samchundang Pharm are up 7.21% and 5.25%, respectively.
Investor sentiment appears to have improved due to two factors: first, the increased likelihood of a rate cut following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's dovish (pro-monetary easing) remarks last week; and second, the upcoming South Korea-United States summit.
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