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AFBytes briefing

Extreme daily swings in the Korean benchmark affect household savings parked in equities and retirement accounts. The shift away from fundamentals raises the risk of sudden losses for retail investors who dominate trading volume.

What to watch next

Watch the next Bank of Korea policy statement for any comment on market stability that could alter volatility expectations.

Economy koreatimes.co.kr · Jul 31, 2026 08:02 UTC

KOSPI swings split investors on fundamentals vs chance

Korean investors are reporting sharp daily moves in the KOSPI index that no longer track company earnings. One participant likened the market to a coin toss rather than a fundamentals-driven venue.