US July PPI Slowdown Pushes NYSE to Record High, KOSPI Recovers Above 6,800 with Foreign and Institutional Investors' Joint Purchases

Global Markets and Overnight Futures Trends

As the US July Producer Price Index (PPI) stabilized lower than market expectations, easing inflation concerns, all three major US stock indices closed higher. As of August 14, 2026, the US overnight futures market continues to show an upward trend, with NQ=F futures rising 1.1975% to 30210.75 points, and ES=F futures also rising 0.6821% to 7823.5 points.

KOSPI Index Trends

According to data from the Korea Exchange (KRX), the KOSPI closed at 6,813.34 points on August 13, 2026, up from the previous day (6,579.04 points). The KOSPI, which had adjusted to 5,593.56 points on July 30, 2026, has shown a gradual recovery trend this month. The closing price fluctuation trend of KOSPI over the past 20 days is as follows.

Investor Supply and Demand Trends

In the KOSPI market, the large-scale sell-off by individual investors was jointly absorbed by foreign and institutional investors, supporting the rise. As of August 13, 2026, foreigners recorded net purchases of approximately KRW 2.11021 trillion (21102.1 billion won), and institutions also showed net purchases of approximately KRW 683.411 billion, while individuals recorded net sales of approximately KRW 2.741033 trillion (-27410.33 billion won). The cumulative net purchase and sell flow by investor type over the past 10 days is as shown in the chart.

KOSDAQ Market Trends

On the same day, the KOSDAQ index closed at 861.37 points. In terms of supply and demand, individuals made net purchases of KRW 256,541,341,826, while foreigners made net sales of -KRW 137,699,869,406 and institutions made net sales of -KRW 113,237,032,411, showing an individual-led market trend unlike KOSPI.

Key Economic Indicators and Corporate Credit Ratings

For domestic price indicators, the July import price index fell 1.0% month-over-month for the second consecutive month, supported by declining exchange rates and oil prices.

Meanwhile, NICE Credit Rating downgraded SK E&C's short-term rating from A3 to A3- on August 11, 2026 (Stable outlook). In contrast, Korea Ratings maintained the corporate bond ratings of major companies and financial institutions such as Woori Financial Capital (AA-), Hana Capital (AA-), KB Financial Group (AA-), and Lotte Construction (A) with Stable outlook on August 12 and 13.

Sources and Data Limitations Notice

This briefing is based on reports and snapshot data from major news agencies such as the Korea Exchange (KRX), Korea Ratings, NICE Credit Rating, Yonhap News, and Chosun Biz. The data provided may have delays or errors during the collection process and may differ from actual market information. This information is for reference only for investment decisions and does not include investment recommendations or trading proposals for specific stocks, and the final responsibility for any investment rests with the investor.