SKN | Asian Markets Mixed on October 7, 2026 as KOSPI Drops 1.98% and Nikkei Retreats
Market Reviews Asian markets delivered a mixed performance on October 7, 2026, as gains in India and mainland China were outweighed by significant declines in South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. The session marked a notable reversal from the previous day’s broad strength, particularly for the Nikkei and KOSPI. South Korea Leads the Declines The KOSPI Composite Index was the weakest major equity benchmark in the supplied data, falling 1.98% to 6,803.90. The decline pushed the index well below the psychologically important 7,000 level after it had already fallen 0.89% on October 6. The two-session decline highlights a sharp change in momentum for South Korean equities. Investors will now be watching whether the KOSPI can stabilize around 6,800 following the latest selloff. […]