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KOSPI closes at 6,912.37, up 1.53%, amid Nvidia earnings and Bank of Korea rate hike.
The KOSPI index closed at 6,912.37 on August 27, 2026, marking a 1.53% increase. Strong earnings from Nvidia and corporate buybacks initially propelled the index higher, but gains were tempered by the Bank of Korea's decision to raise the base rate to 3%, which cooled the rally.
Key points
- Nvidia's strong earnings and corporate buybacks initially lifted the KOSPI.
- The Bank of Korea's rate hike to 3% tempered the market's gains.
- The KOSPI closed at 6,912.37, up 1.53%, amid Nvidia earnings and Bank of Korea rate hike.
Sources
- Nvidia boost and corporate buying lift Korea stocks as BOK rate hike trims gainsCHOSUNBIZ · August 27, 2026
- KOSPI closes at 6,912.37 on August 27, 2026 — a third straight gain, on the day rates roseTenBrief · August 28, 2026
- KOSPI closes up 1% at 6,912 as NVIDIA earnings beat offsets rate hike [fn market close]First-Class Business Newspaper Financial News · August 27, 2026
- Rate Hike Jolts Seoul Market as Chip, Power Stocks Lead Narrow RallySeoul Economic Daily · August 27, 2026
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