KOSPI opened higher on NVIDIA earnings, with investors now focused on the Bank of Korea’s rate decision today. Two market-moving items: NVIDIA’s results have lifted the semiconductor sector; the Bank of Korea’s policy signal will influence broader Korean asset prices. A dovish or easing-tilted outcome would likely amplify the equity rally; an unexpectedly hawkish decision could partially offset the NVIDIA-driven gains.

2026-08-27

KOSPI opened higher on NVIDIA earnings, with investors now focused on the Bank of Korea’s rate decision today. Two market-moving items: NVIDIA’s results have lifted the semiconductor sector; the Bank of Korea’s policy signal will influence broader Korean asset prices. A dovish or easing-tilted outcome would likely amplify the equity rally; an unexpectedly hawkish decision could partially offset the NVIDIA-driven gains.