The domestic stock market next week will seek to establish the KOSPI above the 7,000 level, with Samsung Electronics' preliminary third-quarter results and trends in US long-term interest rates set to be the market's focus. Micron's strong results and a recovery in domestic semiconductor exports are viewed as positives, while elevated long-term interest rates will be a key factor.
The domestic stock market next week is expected to be in a phase of testing whether the KOSPI can establish itself above the 7,000 level. The securities industry identifies Samsung Electronics' preliminary third-quarter results and US interest-rate trends as important variables.
The main focus will be Samsung Electronics' preliminary third-quarter results, scheduled for the 8th. Although market expectations had been revised downward, Micron's strong results, rising memory prices and robust domestic semiconductor exports are being cited as positive factors.
Micron's results boosted confidence in the semiconductor industry. Its revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 exceeded market expectations at more than $54.2 billion, and its next guidance also surpassed market expectations. Domestic exports rose approximately 83.5% month on month in September, while semiconductor exports rose 262.8% to $60.3 billion.
Macroeconomic factors expected to affect the market next week include trends in US employment indicators, international crude oil prices and developments in US-China relations. Elevated US long-term interest rates could be a concern by weakening the support for the view that the improvement in results is backed by fundamentals.