DXY & Forex

Foreign investors recorded a net outflow of $30.72 billion from South Korean securities markets in June, according to data released by the Bank of Korea on July 14. Stock funds saw a record $32.37 billion net outflow, surpassing the previous month's record, while bond funds registered a $1.65 billio

According to Societe Generale, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) can purchase up to 12.3 trillion yen ($76 billion) of Japanese government bonds without altering its asset allocation. The estimate assumes GPIF gradually increases its domestic bond holdings from 26.9% as of

According to China Customs, U.S.-China bilateral merchandise trade reached 2 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, accounting for 7.9% of China's total foreign trade. Trade declined 18.7% year-over-year in the first

According to Yonhapinfomax, the Bank of Korea will raise its benchmark rate by 25 basis points on July 16, with analysts divided on future tightening. ING argues the policy rate should be 100bp higher immediately, citing negative rate buffers and persistent currency weakness, while Barclays

China's June exports grew 20.8% year-over-year in yuan terms, accelerating from 13.8% in the previous month, according to official statistics.

China's June trade surplus, measured in yuan, reached 859.05 billion yuan, up from 723.98 billion yuan in May.

China's trade surplus in June reached $125.62 billion, up from $105.43 billion in May, according to official customs data.

According to CFETS-NEX, the yuan funding sentiment index reached 51 as of 10:15 on July 14, up 4 points from 08:45. The index for large banks, small and mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 50, 52, and 50 respectively, each rising 4 points. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50

According to CME FedWatch tool, as of July 13, the Federal Reserve's probability of raising rates by 25 basis points at its July 29 meeting surged to 46.5%, up from 34% the previous day. The shift reflects growing market concerns over renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices. President

Japan's 30-year government bond yield fell 5 basis points to 3.855% on July 14.

According to the Korea Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, short-term debt (STB) issuance in South Korea reached 990 trillion won during the first half of 2026, surging 90.3% year-over-year. Securities companies led the market, accounting for over 60% of total issuance

China's central bank conducted 236.5 billion yuan in 7-day reverse repo operations today (July 14), with the operating rate unchanged at 1.40% compared to the previous operation.

According to China's interbank foreign exchange market, the USD/CNY midpoint rate rose 18 basis points to 6.7990 on July 14. Most other major currency pairs against the Chinese yuan weakened on the day, including EUR/CNY

From 2026-07-14 00:45 to 01:00 (UTC), BTC increased by 0.38% within 15 minutes. The price ranged from 62,310.6 to 62,663.5 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.57%. In the previous 24 hours, BTC declined from a high of 63,994 USDT to 62,503 USDT, a drop of about 1.89%, exhibiting a surge-then-retrace pattern that indicates intensified tug-of-war between bulls and bears. The main drivers behind this unusual movement are the ongoing escalation of the US-Iran military conflict. The US Central Command launc

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 14, U.S. stock index futures fell amid escalating Middle East tensions after President Trump announced plans to reinstate sanctions on Iranian vessels. E-mini S&P 500 futures declined 0.20% to 7,548.00, while E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.08% to 29,456.75 as

According to KB Securities analyst Im Jae-kyun, South Korea's projected government bond issuance for 2027 could fall to approximately 170 trillion won, down from an earlier estimate of 201.4 trillion won, as expanded tax revenues from the semiconductor boom exceed increased government spending.

The New Zealand dollar rose 0.50% against the U.S. dollar today, trading at 0.5777.

SK Hynix's $26.5 billion American Depositary Receipt issuance drove speculation in Seoul's foreign exchange market on May 13, as short-term FX swap points rose sharply before the funds entered spot conversion. The 1-month swap point closed at -0.85 won, up 0.50 won from the opening, while the

The Bank of Korea is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% at its Monetary Policy Board meeting on the 16th, marking the first hike in three and a half years since January 2023. All 19 domestic and international financial institutions surveyed by Yonhap

According to Yonhap Infomax, SK Hynix's $26.5 billion raised through an ADR listing on July 10 triggered a sharp rally in Seoul's short-term FX swap market on July 14. The one-month swap point surged by 0.50 won to -0.85 won, while the one-week point rose 0.17 won to -0.19 won. Market participants a