DXY & Forex

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 30, the dollar-won exchange rate initially plunged over 10 won in morning trading, hitting 1,435.90 won (the lowest level since February) as SK Hynix reportedly sold dollars. As of 11:17 AM local time, the rate recovered to 1,446.40 won, down 0.30 won from the

According to Ajitabh Bharti, executive director at Capital XB, on July 30, the Federal Reserve's lack of decisive rate action suggests political considerations may be playing a role, with stability potentially prioritized over inflation control ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. This dynamic

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faced credibility questions on July 29 (local time) after the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, with CNBC reporting that markets doubted his ability to achieve the Fed's 2% inflation target. The assessment followed criticism that Warsh provided

According to Capital XB executive director Ajitabh Bharti, as reported by Jin10 on July 30, the Federal Reserve's lack of decisive rate action may signal political considerations ahead of U.S. midterm elections. Bharti stated that the Fed may prioritize stability over inflation control in the near t

According to Capital XB executive Ajitabh Bharti, on July 30, the Federal Reserve's lack of decisive rate action signals potential political considerations ahead of U.S. midterm elections. The central bank is prioritizing stability over inflation control in the near term, a dynamic that could

According to CNBC, market participants on July 29 questioned Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Wash's credibility on achieving the Fed's 2% inflation target following the July FOMC meeting where rates were held steady. Long-term Treasury

Korean government bond yields rose on July 30, tracking overnight steepening in the US Treasury curve following the Federal Open Market Committee decision. The 10-year government bond yield climbed 4.3 basis points to 4.298%, while the 3-year yield increased 1.0 basis point to 3.813% and the 30-year

According to Seoul bond market data, South Korean government bond yields rose on July 30, with the 3-year yield up 1.0 basis point to 3.813% and the 10-year yield up 4.3 basis points to 4.298%. The 30-year yield rose 1.7 basis points to 4.532%. The moves reflected overnight U.S. Treasury curve

JPMorgan recently adjusted its interest rate forecast on July 30, revising expectations for a 25 basis point Federal Reserve rate increase in December 2026. The bank previously predicted the Fed would keep rates unchanged

According to JPMorgan Chase, the firm expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points in December 2026, reversing its previous forecast of unchanged rates for this year.

Sangsangin Securities forecasts the USD-KRW exchange rate will maintain elevated levels over the next 5 years if domestic investors continue overseas asset investment, according to a report published on the 30th by analyst Choi Ye-chan. The brokerage projects two scenarios: a Taiwan-style path

Four major South Korean research firms — Embrain Public, KStat Research, Korea Research, and Hankook Research — released National Index Survey (NBS) results on the 30th showing 42% of respondents support interest rate cuts to stimulate the domestic economy. The poll surveyed 1,000 adults aged 18 and

According to a survey by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and Korean Research released on July 30, 42% of South Koreans believe the central bank should cut interest rates to stimulate domestic demand. Another 29% favor maintaining current rates, while 20% support increases to

According to Jin10, Japan's two-year government bond auction on July 30 saw weaker-than-expected demand, with a subscription ratio of 3.63, below the 12-month average of 3.81. The bid-to-cover ratio also declined from 4.82 in the previous auction. The tail spread widened to 0.007 from 0.005 last mon

On July 30, Japan auctioned 2-year bonds with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.63, lower than the 12-month average of 3.81.

Japan's 2-year government bond auction received bids at a multiple of 3.63 times, down from 4.82 times recorded during the June issuance.

According to Democratic Party of Japan Chief Secretary Suzuki Shunichi, the government can secure funding for temporary tax cuts thanks to tax revenue collections surpassing initial expectations.

According to Jin10, offshore Chinese yuan Hong Kong interbank offered rates (CNH HIBOR) mostly rose on July 30. One-week HIBOR climbed to 1.41576%, touching its highest level since July 24. Overnight HIBOR fell 8 basis points to 1.30000%, while two-week HIBOR remained flat at 1.43606% and one-year H

According to Prieus chief U.S. economist Blerina Uruci, the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged at its September meeting if oil prices do not surge significantly and inflation continues to decline, as reported by Jin10 on July 30. Market expectations for the Fed's September rate