Morgan Stanley Puts 2026 KOSPI Target at 9,500, Citing 10,000 Potential

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley said on May 13 that it set its KOSPI forecast for this year at 9,500 and that a move to 10,000 could also be possible. In a report released the previous day, Morgan Stanley said the KOSPI could enter a phase of structural growth. The forecast has drawn attention to how far South Korea’s benchmark stock index may rise this year. A 9,500 target is a strikingly high figure for market expectations, while the mention of 10,000 reflects an optimistic view on Korean equities. The available source information is limited to Morgan Stanley’s forecast and wording in the report. Source: mk.co.kr