Riyadh 04:53London 01:53New York 21:53Tokyo 10:53
Monday, 26 October 2026AboutAdvertiseContact
BreakingBrazil's Lula wins fourth presidential term in runoff

Goldman Sachs cuts South Korea stock index target but stays bullish

The investment bank reduced its Kospi forecast by a quarter while maintaining an optimistic view of Korean equities.

screen showing bitcoin trading chart
Illustrative image. Photo: Nick Chong on Unsplash

At a glance

  • Goldman Sachs cut Kospi target by 25% to 9,000
  • Bank maintains bullish stance on Korean equities
  • Forecast still shows over 60% upside potential

Goldman Sachs has lowered its target for South Korea's Kospi stock index to 9,000, representing a 25% reduction from its previous forecast. Despite the downward revision, the bank continues to hold a positive outlook on Korean equities, projecting over 60% upside potential from current levels.

Why it matters

Goldman Sachs' revised outlook signals confidence in South Korea's stock market despite near-term headwinds, influencing investor sentiment toward the region's equities.

Original reporting

This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and checked against our editorial policy. Spotted an error? Request a correction.