Bearish
KOSPI drops over 3% to 6,625.47 amid semiconductor stock declines.
On September 2, 2026, the KOSPI index fell by 3.08%, closing at 6,625.47, primarily due to a downturn in semiconductor stocks. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each declined by approximately 3%, leading to significant net selling by foreign and institutional investors. This marked the fourth consecutive day of net selling by foreign investors.
Key points
- KOSPI declines over 3% to 6,625.47 amid semiconductor stock downturn.
- Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each drop about 3%, contributing to market sell-off.
- Foreign investors net sell approximately 7 trillion won over four consecutive days.
Sources
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