DXY & Forex

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate, but Korean stocks and the foreign exchange market showed limited reaction on the 17th. The KOSPI closed at 6715.41, down 2.56 points (0.04%) from the previous trading day, while the KRW/USD exchange rate rose 13.6 won to 1382.2 won as

According to Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone, on September 17, gold, Bitcoin, and U.S. 10-year Treasury yields face key resistance levels at $4,500 per ounce, $80,000, and 5%, respectively. McGlone noted that both gold and crypto assets may have already topped following earlier

According to XTB analyst Kathleen Brooks, the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% today (September 17) but may signal a rate hike in November, according to a report from Jin10 Data. Brooks noted that current rate increases would be ineffective given inflation is driven by

According to Wang Yifeng, deputy director of Guolian Securities Research Institute, China's foreign exchange market has remained stable since August, with the yuan trading steady-to-strong against the dollar amid two-way fluctuations. Cross-border capital flows have continued to show net inflows, de

According to investment banking industry sources, Korean Investment Finance Group (credit rating AA-) is planning to issue up to 500 billion won in public corporate bonds next month. The company will conduct a roadshow on October 1, with an initial 250 billion won issuance planned for October 13, ex

FX swap points in South Korea fell sharply on the 17th, with longer-maturity instruments experiencing the steepest declines as US Treasury yields rose following a hawkish Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points and

According to Eurostat, the Eurozone's core consumer price index (CPI) for August came in at 2.1% year-on-year, matching the previous month's reading.

Eurozone harmonized consumer prices increased 0.4% month-on-month in August, matching both market expectations and the initial reading. The final CPI figure remained unchanged from the preliminary estimate, indicating stable price pressures in the currency

The eurozone's August harmonized consumer price index came in at 3.2% year-over-year, according to final data released Thursday. The reading fell below both the initial estimate and consensus forecast of 3.3%.

According to Gabriel Makhlouf, a member of the European Central Bank's Governing Council, the ECB does not rule out the possibility of raising interest rates at its October 29 meeting. "In this period of uncertainty, every meeting is potentially an opportunity for action," Makhlouf said when asked a

The Eurozone's August Consumer Price Index (CPI) final figures, including both year-on-year and month-on-month rates, are due for release in approximately 10 minutes on September 17, 2026.

Pakistan's Finance Minister stated on September 17 that the U.S. is expected to respond within the next two months to Pakistan's request for a $10 billion currency stabilization mechanism. The statement indicates ongoing discussions between the two countries regarding the financial support

Federal Reserve rate hike probabilities diverged across markets on 17 September 2026, with Polymarket pricing an October increase at 45% and a December hike at 70% as of 07:42 UTC. The split reflects data calendar timing: the 27-28 October meeting precedes the September PCE release (due 29 October),

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates on the 17th for the first time in three years, prompting the won-dollar exchange rate to surge 13.6 won to close at 1382.2 won—a three-week high. The unanimous Fed decision and increased projections for 2024 rates at 4.5% drove dollar strength,

On Sept 17, the Korean won rebounded to 1,382.2 per US dollar, up 47 won in 10 days, as the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00%, according to Seoul forex market data. The rate hike and hawkish Fed guidance pushed the dollar index higher, while the 10-year US

In the early hours of September 17, 2026, Beijing time, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously, with all 12 votes in favor, to raise the federal funds rate target range by 25 bps to 3.75%–4.00%, marking the FED’s first rate hike since July 2023. The FED had previously kept Interest Rates unchanged for five consecutive meetings, and the unanimous decision marked a clear shift in the direction of monetary policy. Following the rate hike announcement, global financial markets re

On September 17 at 4:30 PM close, onshore Chinese yuan closed at 6.7085 against the U.S. dollar, declining 21 pips compared to the previous trading day.

According to Jin10 data on September 17, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.25-4.5% amid a strong economy and elevated inflation. The Fed's median projection indicates one additional rate increase expected in 2026, with rates held steady in 2027. Meanwhile, U.S. large

According to Bloomberg, on Thursday, Japan's Bankers Association warned that rising government bond yields could lead to asset impairments and profit losses for banks. Association Chairman Masahiko Kato stated that sustained increases in Japanese government bond yields may force banks to recognize a

According to Citigroup, the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates unchanged in October and December, then resume rate cuts in June 2027 as inflation continues to moderate. The bank cited modest core inflation momentum and steady labor market conditions as reasons for the Fed to maintain policy ra