2026-08-18 코스피 개장 전 전망

The night session closed slightly lower, suggesting a higher chance of a downside open for the KOSPI. The night futures fell 0.36% and open interest dropped by 4,303 contracts, indicating possible short covering. Foreign investors were net sellers of 310 billion won in futures, and the historical direction match rate stands at 71%. However, the night session alone cannot determine the day's trend, so please monitor the morning session and further flow. The rule‑based scenario also points to a downside opening and should be kept in mind.