KOSPI 6,595.45, Close Rises 17.91%, IT·Semiconductors Up 15.70%

TL;DR

• At the confirmed close on 2026-07-31, KOSPI was 6,595.45, up +17.91% from the prior day, and KOSDAQ was 719.76, up +11.63%. (Data collected 2026-08-03 08:20 KST)
• By sector, domestic IT·Semiconductors gained +15.70%, Energy +10.53%, Industrials +9.29%. Overnight headlines highlighted crypto spot ETF inflows and US restrictions on China-made robot imports.

What happened

The most notable market fact at the collection time is the surge reflected in the confirmed closes for July 31. KOSPI rose to 6,595.45 (+17.91%), and KOSDAQ to 719.76 (+11.63%). By industry, IT·Semiconductors led with a +15.70% gain, while Energy and Industrials also posted double-digit increases.

Overnight headlines included crypto-related news (institutional inflows centered on Ethereum, record inflows into US Bitcoin spot ETFs, and Morgan Stanley ETP expansion) and reports that US restrictions on China-made robot imports lifted domestic robot-related stocks. In contrast, Apple-related headlines raised concerns about sales, supply chains, and rising AI costs, suggesting a possible shift in focus among large tech names.

By the numbers

• Indices: KOSPI 6,595.45 (+17.91%), KOSDAQ 719.76 (+11.63%), all based on confirmed close 2026-07-31
• Sectors: IT·Semiconductors +15.70%, Energy +10.53%, Industrials +9.29%, Utilities +1.95% / Consumer Staples -0.10%, Real Estate -0.30%
• US sector flows showed Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, and Materials positive, while IT·Semiconductors, Industrials, and Utilities were weak, a notable contrast.

These figures are confirmed close data. Overnight headlines likely affected sentiment and sector flows, but intraday moves for individual names should be checked at market open.

PickStock checkpoints

• Opening execution strength: confirm whether the index and IT·Semiconductors carry the confirmed-close gains into the open.
• Robots and automation names: check whether demand related to US restrictions on China-made robots sustains and whether trading volume supports the move.
• Crypto-linked names: monitor how Ethereum and Bitcoin spot ETF inflows affect crypto-related equities.
• Large IT (global supply chain) names: verify any disclosures tied to Apple headlines on sales, supply chains, or rising AI costs.
• Foreign and institutional net buying and trading volume: participation by these players is key to assessing the durability of the sharp rally.

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This article is for information only and is not investment advice.