Today's Economic Briefing: September 23, 2026
The OECD has raised the global economic growth forecast to 2.9%, noting that AI investments and trade are counterbalancing Middle East risks. Korea's growth forecast saw the largest upward revision among G20 countries, jumping from 2.6% to 3.7%. In the domestic stock market, Samsung Electronics surged over 3% and SK Hynix gained 1.2%, driving a semiconductor-led rally.
Today's Economic Briefing — September 23, 2026
Key Market Indicators
⚠️ Due to incomplete real-time market data extraction, only some indicators are available. The figures below are verbatim from the article. Please check the original page for detailed figures.
| Indicator | Current Price/Value | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics | +3% range rise | Surged at the close of the 23rd regular session | |
| SK Hynix | +1.2% rise | Regular session on the 23rd | |
| 10-year Treasury yield | 5.01% | Highest level since 2007 | |
| Oil prices | Below $100 | Oil price decline |
Domestic Economic Issues
1. OECD drastically raises Korea's growth forecast for this year from 2.6% to 3.7%, the largest adjustment Citing strong exports and production, the OECD raised Korea's growth forecast by 1.1 percentage points in just three months. This is the largest upward adjustment among G20 nations, and next year's growth forecast was also raised to 2.6%. This year's inflation forecast was adjusted from 2.6% to 3.0%.
2. Samsung Electronics surges over 3% ahead of holidays… SK Hynix also gains On the 23rd, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix finished the regular session up by over 3% and 1.2%, respectively.
3. Hanwha Aerospace and KAI strengthen cooperation on localization of KF-21 weaponry Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed an MOU for the localization of long-range air-to-air missiles for the KF-21. Aligned with the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) led project, the goal is to support development and integration, and strengthen export competitiveness by packaging fighter jets with armaments.
Global Economy and Macro Environment
1. OECD raises global growth forecast to 2.9% — AI offsets Middle East risks In its interim economic outlook report released on the 23rd (local time), the OECD raised its global economic growth forecast for this year, stating that AI-related investments and trade are offsetting the risks of the Middle East conflict.
2. Nasdaq surges to record high — chip stock rally, falling oil prices On Monday the 21st, the Nasdaq surged 2% to hit an all-time high, while the Dow and S&P 500 also rose. The main drivers were a semiconductor stock rally and falling oil prices, with analysis showing the market is climbing a "wall of worry" amid rising bond yields, Middle East geopolitical risks, and AI concerns.
3. Markets focus on Iran situation US market participants continued to monitor the situation between the US and Iran on the 22nd.
4. Stock markets rise amid falling oil prices and declining interest rates Amid declines in oil prices and US Treasury yields, an early upward trend led by semiconductor companies was observed as the AI trade rebounded.
Today's Key Economic Schedule and Outlook
There is no verifiable information officially released within the last 24 hours regarding today's major economic schedule. Instead, regarding recent market outlook trends: Asian stock markets were reported to have opened strong against the backdrop of falling oil prices and expectations for US-China negotiations, while Brazil is eyeing Tuesday's scheduled release of the Copom minutes and a strong dollar.
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