Asian Stocks Diverge: KOSPI Slides While Nikkei Holds Steady Near 70,700

Key Facts

1South Korea's KOSPI fell 1.16% to 6,860.73 as foreign investors sold a net 1.16 trillion won of shares.

2Japan's Nikkei 225 held steady near the 70,700 level despite broader regional pressures.

South Korea's KOSPI index fell 1.16% to reach 6,860.73 points on October 7, 2026. invezz.com reported that the decline was driven by heavy selling pressure from foreign and institutional investors, with foreign investors selling a net 1.16 trillion won of shares.

Japan's Nikkei 225 held steady near the 70,700 level on October 7, 2026, despite broader regional pressures. The divergence in performance reflects varying market reactions to high US Treasury yields and firm oil prices, alongside concerns regarding stretched valuations in the AI semiconductor sector.