DXY & Forex

According to U.S. Treasury officials, the department is doubling its long-term Treasury debt buyback program to $4 billion per auction on September 9, up from the previous $2 billion. The expansion aims to stabilize bond market supply and lower long-term yields. This week will see multiple U.S.

Korean stock market uncertainty is rising as the possibility of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike has increased again following stronger-than-expected US employment data released on the 4th (local time). While corporate earnings and export fundamentals remain solid and KOSPI valuation has

According to News1, U.S. employment data stronger than expected on September 4 pushed the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September to 58.4%, up from 49.4% the previous day, according to CME FedWatch data. KOSPI's current forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at just 5.19x,

According to Korea Securities Depository data, Korean retail investors have net bought $6.841 billion worth of U.S. stocks over the past two months as the Korean won weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar. The KRW/USD exchange rate fell to 1,359.3 won on September 3, marking the lowest level in 14

According to a recent report from the Bank of Korea, the widespread circulation of dollar-pegged stablecoins in the local market could trigger capital outflows, putting downward pressure on the national currency exchange rate and increasing

Cathie Wood analyzed a recent U.S. employment report showing payrolls increased by 162,000 and household employment rose by over 500,000 in August. Wood noted the economy was performing well in August, suggesting these indicators could lead to a shift in inflation expectations and influence the

According to CME FedWatch data released on September 6, the probability of the Federal Reserve raising rates by 25 basis points in September stands at 59.4%, while the probability of maintaining rates unchanged is 40.6%.

According to Guru Club, Egypt's central bank reported that M2 broad money supply increased 17.5% year-over-year in July 2026, as of September 5.

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. President Trump urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on the back of stronger-than-expected August employment data. U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, roughly double to triple the expected level, Trump said. He argued the nation's improved credit s

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) climbed 34 points to 99.36 following the release of non-farm payroll data. Market participants have increased their bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike in

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. non-farm payrolls rose 162,000 in August, significantly exceeding economist forecasts of 56,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, matching expectations.

According to Bitwise, Bitcoin surged 22.4% in the past week, its largest single-week gain since March 2024, while gold rose about 5% and equities declined. Bitwise Europe research head André Dragosch noted in a client memo that the 90-day correlation between Bitcoin and gold has reached its

Economic author Pomeppokko presented an investment strategy focused on US index ETFs at a Money Today event held September 4th at COEX in Seoul's Gangnam district. The speaker, who achieved early retirement through S&P 500 investing and authored 'Retire with Just 3 US ETFs', addressed the topic

According to BlockBeats, US nonfarm payrolls added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding expectations of 56,000, and reignited market bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike to above 60%. The data highlighted divergence within the Fed as President Trump continues to publicly pressure for rate

Korean stocks face a critical week from September 7-11 as the KOSPI navigates heightened volatility following US-Iran military tensions and monetary policy uncertainty, with market focus shifting to upcoming US August Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) releases. The volatility

According to Norway's sovereign wealth fund (NBIM), the $2.3 trillion Government Pension Fund Global plans to reduce U.S. government bond holdings from 34.1% to 21.9%, cutting roughly $80 billion in Treasury allocations. The shift is part of a broader strategy to lower government bonds' share in the

Bank of Korea researcher Yoon Jin-woon published a BOK Economic Research Insight report arguing that monetary policy must precisely reflect financial vulnerability and economic agents' expectation formation methods. The report states that high financial vulnerability can amplify shocks to the financ

According to the Bank of Korea, the central bank released an economic research report on September 5 outlining how monetary policy should account for financial vulnerabilities and expectations formation among economic agents. The report, authored by Yoon Jin-woon of the BOK's Institute for

Seoul foreign exchange market participants reversed their dollar trading stance between late June and early September, shifting from paying a 0.15 won premium above the market average rate (MAR) on June 26 to accepting a 0.15 won discount on September 4. The USD-KRW exchange rate fell 212 won

According to Shinhan Investment & Securities, South Korea's Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is projected to sharply increase its debt on September 5. The corporation's debt is now forecast to reach 334.8 trillion won by 2029 and 372.8 trillion won by 2030, up from the prior year's estimate o