The KOSPI was up +0.22% at 2,790.20pt as of 14:20.

[Market] Tonight's price index is ahead of the market, the U.S. presidential debate where there was nothing to eat at the famous party [FICC Research Department Strategy/Market: Lee Kyung-min]

- The KOSPI was up +0.22% at 2,790.20pt as of 14:20.
Foreigners -77.3 billion won net selling institutions 156.6 billion won net buying individuals -78.8 billion won net selling.
The stock market remained flat with no major shareholders in the midst of low volume of trading ahead of tonight's PCE indicators. The U.S. presidential debate, which began at 10 a.m. Korean time today, did not take an in-depth look at economic and technology policy issues, which did not show much reaction to the market. On the other hand, Trump's chance of winning the Polymarket forecast market rose to 68 percent during the debate, which is interpreted as Trump's victory by decision.

- The Asian stock market is on a slight rise, falling the dollar index. Japan's Nikkei index (+0.45%) was announced as a mixed trend of consumer inflation. However, it has increased since the opening of China's Shanghai Composite Index (+1.07%) and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (+0.43 percent), and presidential debates are underway. There is a possibility that Trump will change his policy toward China if he is elected, and the Taiwan Composite Index (+0.76 percent) is strong.

- The won/dollar exchange rate fell -5.8 won to 1,380 won due to the fall in the dollar index the previous day

- Strong transportation warehouses (+2.48%), securities (+2.16%), food and beverage (+1.74%) On the other hand, weak transportation equipment (-0.57%).
Meritz Financial Group (+4.61%), Korea Financial Group (+3.71%), and Dongyang Life Insurance (+8.06%) are strong among the rising securities and insurance sectors. Shipping stocks continue to rise in sea freight rates, reflecting expectations for continued gains ahead of the announcement of the Shanghai container ship freight index. Strong on the inflow of low-priced purchases by enterprises, SM (+4.59%), JYP Ent. (+2.51%), and Studio Dragon (+1.10%).

- KOSDAQ 839.13pt, +0.06% higher. Entertainment and culture (+2.23%), broadcast services (+1.71%) strong, pharmaceuticals (-1.36%), textiles and clothing (-1.14%) weak.

[Investment strategy of Daishin Securities / Telegram channel]