DXY & Forex

Japan's 5-year government bond yield rose to 2.045% today, marking the highest level since its first issuance in 2000. The increase reflects broader shifts in global bond markets amid persistent inflationary pressures and evolving monetary policy

Hong Kong stocks fell in morning trading after US markets declined significantly Thursday, with the Hang Seng Index dropping 318 points to 24,891, surrendering the 25,000 level. US stocks faced sharp losses with the Dow falling 506 points or 0.97% to 51,711, the S&P declining 90 points or 1.21% to 7

European Central Bank Governing Council member Kochler said today that if the inflation outlook worsens and inflation expectations also deteriorate, action will be necessary. The statement reflects the ECB's conditional approach to monetary policy adjustments based on medium-term price stability

Korea Investment & Securities announced on the 24th its participation as an underwriter in Hyundai Commercial's 400 million yuan (approximately 87.5 billion won) public kimchi bond issuance. KB Securities served as lead underwriter with Korea Investment & Securities as co-underwriter, each taking

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 24, Korea Investment & Securities participated as an underwriter in a 400 million CNY (approximately 87.5 billion Korean won) dim sum bond offering for Hyundai Commercial. KB Securities led the issuance while Korea Investment & Securities served as an underwriter

According to Jin10 data, on July 24, European Central Bank Governing Council member and Bundesbank President Nagel stated that the ECB's decision to maintain key rates unchanged is the correct choice. He noted that the June interest rate increase has positioned the ECB favorably to monitor

UBS Asset Management forecasts continued inflation easing and declining bond yields, stating on July 23 (local time) that Middle East energy supply disruptions will ease over time. The asset manager attributes this outlook to declining inflation expectations despite elevated geopolitical tensions, w

According to UBS Asset Management on July 23, core inflation pressure continues to ease, with June consumer price index data showing core inflation declining month-over-month for the first time since 2020. The asset manager noted that the 10-year inflation break-even rate (BEI) fell to 2.25%

According to Jin10, the overnight CNH HIBOR fell 10 basis points to 1.28061% on Friday, hitting its lowest level since June 5. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Monetary Authority's 300 billion yuan intraday repurchase facility utilization exceeded 30%. Other tenors showed mixed movements: one-week HIBOR

According to BIT's On Target weekly report, U.S. federal government debt has approached $39.7 trillion, with Treasury yields rising to around 5%. Japan is potentially reducing U.S. Treasury holdings due to domestic inflation pressures and rapid yen depreciation, while China is diversifying its

Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM, stated that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at next week's meeting but will implement a rate hike in September. Brusuelas explained that rising US gasoline prices will amplify concerns about serious purchasing power issues among

According to Guru Club, on July 24, the Korean won reached 1463.1 against the U.S. dollar, marking the highest level since early May.

According to sources, the Bank of Japan will maintain its warning that inflation may exceed the 2% target next week but will signal that immediate price pressures from oil have eased compared to April.

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a notice on final tariff measures at 1:23 p.m. Eastern Time on July 23, determining a 12.5% tariff on forced labor imports from South Korea under Section 301 of the Trade Act, and taking effect on July 24. On July 24, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said it will negotiate with the United States to maintain the tariff rate cap previously agreed between the two sides, under which the total of the two “301 tariff measures” will not

According to the Korean Exchange, foreign investors shifted to net buying of 6.2 trillion won in the KOSPI market from July 20-23, reversing weeks of sharp selling pressure. The buying accelerated following Alphabet's Q2 earnings report on July 22-23, when foreigners net purchased approximately 5 tr

According to Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese, U.S. President Trump imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australia on July 24, citing insufficient enforcement of forced labor prohibitions—a justification Bassanese called "absurd." He characterized the reasoning as "a weak excuse to find an

Japan's Economic and Trade Minister confirmed today that the country will not face tariffs beyond the scope of the existing agreement with the U.S., following discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo. Japan's burden is expected to remain within the range agreed upon last

According to the U.S. Treasury Department statement released on July 23, South Korea was maintained on the currency monitoring list in the department's semi-annual foreign exchange report to Congress. South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Germany, Ireland, and

The Trump administration announced 50% additional tariffs on most Canadian products on the 20th (local time), citing Canada's discriminatory treatment of US goods as justification. A US administration official stated that Canada must be held accountable as one of the few countries, excluding

On July 23, the global asset pricing system underwent a sharp repricing. The Brent crude oil futures Settlement Price closed at $100.69 per barrel, up 7.04% on the day, and for the second time in many days it returned above the $100 level. At the same time, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury intraday broke through 4.7%, reaching the highest level since January 2025. The DXY rose in tandem, closing at 101.445, up 0.32%. The simultaneous