DXY & Forex

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's 3-year Treasury yield on August 26 afternoon recovered to 3.811%, down 1.5 basis points from the previous trading day after declining to 3.777% earlier in the session. The 10-year yield fell 3.6 basis points to 4.282%, and the 30-year yield dropped 4.2 basis

According to Guru Club, Australian Retirement Trust (ART), Australia's second-largest pension fund, has built its largest yen position in years over the past six months, betting that markets are underestimating the likelihood of Bank of Japan rate increases. The fund increased yen holdings while

UK 10-year gilt yields fell to 4.981% today, marking the lowest level in 13 days.

Seoul's bond market was expected to strengthen on the 26th as international oil prices declined, according to a market analysis. The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee meeting was scheduled for the following day, with long-term bonds anticipated to show more strength than mid-term

NH Investment & Securities researcher Kwon A-min assessed in a report published on the 26th that the primary support level for the USD/KRW exchange rate is 1,340-1,350 won, considering the large-scale shareholder return programs announced by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The analyst estimated

The USD/KRW exchange rate is expected to cautiously test the lower end of the 1,380 won range on the 26th, according to market analysis. A wait-and-see atmosphere is likely to dominate as significant variables have not yet clearly revealed themselves. This cautious stance comes amid US-Iran

According to IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on August 25, all countries must establish and present credible plans to address fiscal issues and ensure debt and deficits remain on sustainable paths. Speaking at IMF headquarters, Georgieva emphasized that central banks must remain highly focused on

According to an NH Investment & Securities report released on August 26, considering Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's combined shareholder return plan of around 150 trillion Korean won, the first support level for the dollar-won exchange rate is estimated at 1,340-1,350 won, with potential

Market participants remained deeply divided on August 26, one day before the Bank of Korea's August monetary policy meeting, with forecasts split evenly between a rate hold and a rate hike. A survey of 21 domestic and foreign financial institutions showed 11 respondents (52%) expecting the base rate

The US Dollar depreciated against major currencies on August 25 as international oil prices plunged over 3% amid signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. The dollar index (DXY) fell 0.134%

US Treasury bond prices rose on the 25th as oil prices plunged on prospects of de-escalating US-Iran tensions. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 3.70 basis points to 4.6660% as of 7:46 AM Eastern Time, according to Yonhap Infomax overseas interest rate data. The decline followed reports that the

The Bank of Thailand forecasted today that economic growth will expand significantly in 2026 and 2027, in line with its previous assessments. Overall inflation for both years is expected to come in lower than previously estimated, while medium-term inflation expectations remain within the central

According to Yonhap Infomax, the South Korean won has reversed a steep decline to surge 11.85% against the U.S. dollar over the past two months since July. The currency fell 7.1% from January through June, marking the steepest decline among major currencies; it has since become the top performer, si

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 25 afternoon (U.S. Eastern Time), the U.S. dollar weakened as tensions between the United States and Iran showed signs of easing. The dollar index (DXY) fell 0.133 points to 98.883, down 0.134% from the previous close of 99.016. The USD/JPY pair declined 0.021

According to Yonhap News Agency, U.S. federal government debt has exceeded $40 trillion for the first time, with the additional $1 trillion added in just three months following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of an expanded bond buyback program. The debt-to-GDP ratio now

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 25 (US Eastern Time), U.S. Treasury prices rose amid declining yields, driven by easing tensions between the United States and Iran and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 3.70 basis points to 4.6660%, while the 2-year yield declin

According to Yonhapnews, on August 26, the Korean won-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate closed at 1384.8 won, down 1.3 won from the previous trading day. The rate has held within the 1300 won range for six consecutive trading days since July 19. Market dynamics include sustained foreign investor

Bank of Thailand kept its benchmark interest rate at 1% on August 26, in line with market expectations and unchanged from the previous decision.

According to a Reuters survey released on August 26, 57% of economists now expect the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate to 1.25% in September, a sharp increase from just 5% in the previous survey. Additionally, over half of surveyed economists anticipate a further rate increase to a

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