9/8 Domestic Economic Issues

1. KOSPI Surges 4.61% on Foreign and Institutional Buying Spree, Closing Just Shy of 7,000 (6,995.39) Yesterday, the domestic stock market saw a powerful surge of 4.61%, closing at 6,995.39, driven by strong buying momentum in large-cap semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Renewed expectations for AI memory demand fueled a rally, bringing the index tantalizingly close to the 7,000 mark. 2. Won/Dollar Exchange Rate Touches 1,330s Intra-day, Closes at 1,345.6 Bolstered by the surge in the domestic stock market and a recovery in risk appetite, the Won/Dollar exchange rate in the Seoul foreign exchange market attempted to strengthen, falling to the 1,330s during trading hours. However, dollar buying emerged, leading to a slight rebound to close at 1,345.6, up from the previous day's close. 3. Next-Generation Glass Substrate (TGV) New Technology Unveiled, Thematic Stocks Soar At the domestic packaging exhibition KPCA SHOW 2026, which opened in Incheon, the physical display and process technology for next-generation semiconductor glass substrates were revealed. Consequently, related material, component, and equipment (MCE) stocks hit the daily upper limit.