On the 18th, the KOSPI index opened lower, precariously supporting the 3200 mark. Foreign and institutional investors showed a trend of net selling.
As of 9:04 a.m. on this day, the KOSPI index recorded a decrease of 21.05 points (0.65%) to 3204.61 compared to the previous transaction day. The KOSPI index opened at 3202.63, down 0.71% from the previous day.
In the securities market, foreigners and institutions are selling 37.4 billion won and 34.3 billion won, respectively. Individuals are purchasing 80.4 billion won.
The KOSDAQ index is currently down 5.03 points (0.62%) at 810.23 compared to the previous day. In the KOSDAQ market, foreigners and institutions are net selling 4 billion won and 8 billion won, respectively, while individuals are net buying 20.7 billion won.
Market participants are awaiting remarks from Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, at the Jackson Hole meeting starting on the 21st. The Jackson Hole meeting is a gathering of global Central Bank officials to discuss policy issues, where Chairman Powell has made significant remarks on several occasions.