Domestic Stock Market Starts with a Rebound, Turns Down in Early Trading

On the 26th, when the won-dollar exchange rate surpassed 1,420 won for the first time in about 13 years and 6 months, dealers were working in the dealing room of KB Kookmin Bank in Yeouido, Seoul. On that day, the KOSPI index opened at 2,260.80, down 29.20 points (1.28%) from the previous trading day, continuing its downward trend. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Ji Yeon-jin] On the 27th, the KOSPI index, which started with a rebound, turned to a decline during the session as foreigners poured out sell orders.

As of 9:05 a.m., the KOSPI was trading at 2,211.00, down 9.94 points (0.45%) from the previous day. Foreigners are leading the index decline with net sales worth approximately 69.3 billion KRW. Individuals, who showed selling pressure at the opening, have shifted to a buying advantage, and institutions are net buyers with about 60.3 billion KRW.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ also fell by 1.09 points (0.16%) to 691.28. Individuals and foreigners are net sellers of about 5.7 billion KRW and 4.3 billion KRW respectively, while institutions are net buyers of approximately 9.9 billion KRW.

Earlier, the KOSPI started trading at 2,224.39, up 3.45 points (0.16%) from the previous day, and the KOSDAQ also opened higher at 694.53, up 0.31%.

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