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KOSPI Rebounds to Close Above 6,830; KOSDAQ Falls 1.56%

The KOSPI index rebounded to close at 6,835.80, while the KOSDAQ index fell 1.56%.

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The KOSPI index closed at 6,835.80 on September 1, 2026, marking a shift to an upward trend after fluctuating throughout the day. [1] The KOSPI index closed at 6,562.72 on September 2, 2026, marking a 3.99% decline of 273.08 points from the previous day's close. [2] The KOSPI, South Korea's benchmark stock index, suddenly turned to a decline and fell to the 6400 range in a market reversal. [3] Institutions net bought 988.2 billion won, while foreign investors net sold 497 billion won and individuals net sold 491.2 billion won. [4] Fears that rising international oil prices would drive up inflation and lead to US interest rate hikes caused domestic Korean stock markets to crash. [5] The KOSPI index rose by 15.78 points, or 0.23%, compared to the previous day's closing price. [6]
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  1. The KOSPI index closed at 6,835.80 on September 1, 2026, marking a shift to an upward trend after fluctuating throughout the day. · 세계일보
  2. The KOSPI index closed at 6,562.72 on September 2, 2026, marking a 3.99% decline of 273.08 points from the previous day's close. · 세계일보
  3. The KOSPI, South Korea's benchmark stock index, suddenly turned to a decline and fell to the 6400 range in a market reversal. · 매일경제South Korea
  4. Institutions net bought 988.2 billion won, while foreign investors net sold 497 billion won and individuals net sold 491.2 billion won. · 매일경제South Korea
  5. Fears that rising international oil prices would drive up inflation and lead to US interest rate hikes caused domestic Korean stock markets to crash. · 매일경제South Korea
  6. The KOSPI index rose by 15.78 points, or 0.23%, compared to the previous day's closing price. · 세계일보
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