DXY & Forex

The USD-KRW exchange rate rose to 1,504.60 won in the Seoul foreign exchange market on the morning of the 13th at 11:02 AM, up 3.20 won from the previous trading day's close of 1,501.40 won. The increase followed global dollar flows as the exchange rate re-entered the 1,500 won range. Escalating

ING Bank analyzed policy rate levels at the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and Bank of Korea (BOK) on local time 10th, concluding both central banks face approximately 100 basis points of rate hike pressure. The Dutch bank's rate pressure model found current benchmark rates in both countries remain below appro

According to ING Bank, on July 10, both the Bank of Japan and Bank of Korea are each facing approximately 100 basis points of rate hike pressure to align current benchmark rates with economic conditions. Using its rate pressure model, ING calculated Japan's rate buffer at negative 18 basis points an

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate rose to 1,504.60 won on July 13, up 3.20 won from the previous day's close, as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensified risk-off sentiment globally. The dollar index climbed to 101.13 following Asian market open. South Korea's

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korean government bond yields rose on July 13, with the 10-year benchmark yield climbing 4.1 basis points to 4.277%. The 3-year benchmark yield increased 4.3 basis points to 3.813%. The gains were driven by elevated U.S. Treasury yields in Asian trading, a

According to Yonhapinfomax, Japan's 10-year government bond yield fell 12.19 basis points to 2.7609% on July 13, driven by expectations of asset allocation changes by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world's largest pension fund. The 30-year yield declined 29.2bp to 3.8929%, an

Daesin Securities economist Lee Jung-hoon forecasts the USD-KRW exchange rate will move within a 1,460 to 1,560 won range by year-end as won weakness passes its short-term peak. The projection comes as dollar strength momentum slows in the second half and foreign investor selling conditions in

The USD Index rose to 101.12 today (July 13), gaining 0.16% intraday.

According to a senior SK Hynix executive, the company confirmed it is positively reviewing investment in Korean government bonds on July 10 (local time) in New York. The semiconductor manufacturer has already purchased approximately 20 trillion won in credit bonds this year and is expected to

According to Jin10, offshore yuan Hong Kong interbank offered rates (CNH HIBOR) mostly rose on July 13. The overnight HIBOR increased by 1 basis point to 1.43485%, marking its highest level since July 3. The one-week rate held steady at 1.45000%, the two-week rate fell to 1.46394%, and the

From 03:00-03:15 (UTC) on July 13, 2026, BTC experienced a sharp drop within 15 minutes, with a decline of -0.55%. The price ranged from $62,890.9 to $63,379.1 USDT, with a 0.77% amplitude. Amid a sell-off wave in risk assets triggered by geopolitical conflict, BTC fell in tandem, and market volatility noticeably intensified. The buy/sell depth ratio was only 0.24, with the short side dominating the short-term microstructure. The main driver behind this move was a rapid escalation of the U.S.-Ir

Shanghai SHIBOR rates rose across key tenors on July 13. The overnight rate increased 1.19 basis points to 1.3720%, while the 7-day rate climbed 1.7 basis points to 1.4000%. The 3-month rate added 0.11 basis points to 1.4290%.

According to Nick Timiraos, widely regarded as the Federal Reserve's mouthpiece, Fed Chair Powell held his first meeting as chairman in June and maintained interest rates unchanged by consensus. However, consensus could become more difficult to maintain, as some Fed officials have grown

MIT professor Ricardo Caballero published a paper last month analyzing that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated wealth will likely concentrate among corporations and capital owners rather than workers, as AI functions as 'labor-like capital' that directly performs tasks previously handled by

Japanese stock indices rose in morning trading, with the Nikkei 225 gaining 238.68 points (0.35%) to 68,796.41 and the Topix advancing 26.78 points (0.66%) to 4,062.86 at 9:19 AM. The gains followed strength in US artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks on the 10th (local time), which

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 13, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 238.68 points or 0.35% to 68,796.41, while the Topix index gained 26.78 points or 0.66% to 4,062.86. The rally followed strength in U.S. technology and semiconductor stocks on July 10 (local time). SK Hynix's American

According to The Economist, on July 13, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer threatened Brazil with 25% retaliatory tariffs, claiming the country's real-time Pix payment system unfairly discriminates against American financial firms like Visa and Mastercard. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva r

The USD/KRW exchange rate fell 1.60 won to 1,499.80 won at 9:05 AM on May 13 in the Seoul foreign exchange market, compared to the previous trading day's Seoul close. The decline occurred despite escalating US-Iran military tensions, as improved supply-demand expectations exerted stronger downward p

Bitcoin (BTC) experiences extreme short-term volatility; as of July 13, it is temporarily trading around $63,780. The Bank of Thailand requires that personal cash deposits above 5 million Thai baht need proof of source, and it will strengthen monitoring of stablecoin transactions. Pakistan’s crypto-asset regulator has met with scholars who issued a ruling banning digital assets, and believes that stablecoins, tokenized assets, and unsecured tokens should be judged separately. Macroeconomic Event

According to broker data, the USD/KRW spot rate in Seoul's foreign exchange market traded at par (0) level before 9 a.m. on July 13. One major broker reported the transaction at this level, while another had no trading activity. The NDF fixing position remained neutral, indicating market