Bullstory
Jul 9, 2026

KOSPI, intraday 480after gyrating by 0.62% to close higher

KOSPI 9showed extreme volatility of about 480points during intraday trading before closing 0.62% higher at 7,291.91. A rebound in U.S. technology stocks helped the semiconductor sector defend the index, while geopolitical noise stemming from the Middle East continued throughout the session.


KOSPI, intraday 480after gyrating by 0.62% to close higher

KOSPI 9closed the session at 0.62% higher at 7,291.91. The index's wide range of fluctuations over the course of the day was a notable feature.

The index opened 3.32% higher than the previous session at 7,486.64. Early in the session, buying interest surged and the index was observed climbing as high as 7,543.86.

In the afternoon, the decline widened, with the index falling as low as 7,063.76. As a result, it was a session in which the day's high and low diverged substantially.

The KOSDAQ closed 9.00points, or 1.15% higher. The KOSDAQ also closed higher overall than the previous day.

By sector, semiconductors showed relative strength under the influence of a rebound in U.S. technology stocks, helping support the index. However, geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the Middle East remained a factor that heightened market volatility throughout the session.

The fact that the intraday trading range reached about 480points was recorded as a key moment of the session. Investors witnessed repeated sharp rises and falls over the course of the day.

Sources: 연합인포맥스

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