The KOSPI index (^KS11) closed Q1 2026 at 5,052.46 on March 31, down 4.26% that day amid escalating geopolitical tensions over Iran and a weakening Korean won surpassing 1,530/USD, which pressured export-heavy semiconductor giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. This marked a sharp retreat from February peaks above 6,000, fueled earlier by AI-driven memory chip demand and robust export growth, delivering strong YTD gains despite March's worst monthly performance globally. Trader sentiment reflected volatility in the semiconductor sector (over 40% index weight), with market-implied odds capturing risks from currency dynamics and global risk appetite. Key watch: Bank of Korea rate decision April 18 and Q1 earnings from chipmakers.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated$25,709 Vol.
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$25,709 Vol.
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The first quarter of 2026 ends on March 31, 2026. The closing price for the final day of trading on or before this date will be used to resolve this market.
If the final trading day of the quarter is shortened (for example, due to a market-holiday schedule), the official closing price published for that shortened session will still be used for resolution.
If no official closing price is published for that session (for example, due to a trading halt into the close, system issue, or other disruption), the market will use the last valid on-exchange trade price of the regular session as the effective closing price.
The resolution source for this market is Yahoo Finance, specifically the KOSPI Composite Index (^KS11) "Close" prices available at https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5EKS11/history/, published under "Historical Data."
Market Opened: Jan 27, 2026, 5:25 PM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: Yes
No dispute
Final outcome: Yes
The first quarter of 2026 ends on March 31, 2026. The closing price for the final day of trading on or before this date will be used to resolve this market.
If the final trading day of the quarter is shortened (for example, due to a market-holiday schedule), the official closing price published for that shortened session will still be used for resolution.
If no official closing price is published for that session (for example, due to a trading halt into the close, system issue, or other disruption), the market will use the last valid on-exchange trade price of the regular session as the effective closing price.
The resolution source for this market is Yahoo Finance, specifically the KOSPI Composite Index (^KS11) "Close" prices available at https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5EKS11/history/, published under "Historical Data."
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: Yes
No dispute
Final outcome: Yes
The KOSPI index (^KS11) closed Q1 2026 at 5,052.46 on March 31, down 4.26% that day amid escalating geopolitical tensions over Iran and a weakening Korean won surpassing 1,530/USD, which pressured export-heavy semiconductor giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. This marked a sharp retreat from February peaks above 6,000, fueled earlier by AI-driven memory chip demand and robust export growth, delivering strong YTD gains despite March's worst monthly performance globally. Trader sentiment reflected volatility in the semiconductor sector (over 40% index weight), with market-implied odds capturing risks from currency dynamics and global risk appetite. Key watch: Bank of Korea rate decision April 18 and Q1 earnings from chipmakers.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated



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