DXY & Forex

Korean Air and Jeju Air are expected to see second-half financial improvements as the won-dollar exchange rate fell into the 1,300s on August 21, trading at 1,389.60 won per dollar as of 9 a.m. Seoul time. The rate decline reduces foreign currency debt burdens and dollar-denominated costs for fuel a

According to the People's Bank of China, today the central bank conducted 95 billion yuan in 7-day reverse repurchase operations at a fixed rate of 1.40%, with full subscription matched at 100%. The rate remains unchanged from previous operations.

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-chul affirmed on August 21 that the nation's external financial soundness remains solid despite a quarterly decline in net external financial assets. Speaking at a market monitoring meeting held at the Korea Federation of Banks in

Yonhap Infomax surveyed 21 domestic and foreign financial institutions on the 21st regarding the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee base rate decision next week, revealing sharply divided expert opinion. Of 21 respondents, 11 forecast the base rate will remain frozen at 2.75%, while 10

On August 21, 2026, China's interbank foreign exchange market fixed the yuan mid-rate at 6.7817 per U.S. dollar, down 9 pips indicating yuan depreciation. The euro moved to 7.8906 yuan, up 91 pips, while sterling strengthened to 9.2101 yuan, up 308 pips. The Japanese yen adjusted to 4.2516 yuan per

According to South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yoon-cheol, the won-to-dollar exchange rate today (August 21) re-entered the 1,300 KRW level for the first time in 11 months, driven by record current account surplus and easing foreign investor stock rebalancing. Koo emphasized that while

According to Yonhapinfomax's survey of 21 financial institutions on August 21, South Korea's central bank faces divided forecasts ahead of next week's monetary policy decision. Eleven respondents predict the benchmark rate will hold at 2.75%, while ten expect a 25 basis point increase to

South Korea's Deputy Governor of the Central Bank stated recently that the Korean won exchange rate will fundamentally face a downward trend.

According to BlockBeats, on August 21, Federal Reserve officials downplayed concerns that damage to policy credibility was driving the sharp Treasury sell-off, which pushed long-term yields to their highest level since 2007. San Francisco Fed President Beth Hardin and St. Louis Fed President

Bitcoin rebounded further to $73,783 on Friday, August 21, surging from Wednesday’s low of below $65,000. On August 19, the U.S. Treasury announced an expansion of buybacks for 10- to 30-year Treasury bonds. After the announcement, long-term yields fell and the dollar weakened, making interest-bearing government bonds less attractive relative to stocks, gold, and cryptocurrencies. Policy Details of the U.S. Treasury’s Expanded Treasury Buybacks On August 19, the U.S. Treasury announced that it w

According to Jin10, on August 20, China's Ministry of Finance successfully issued 6 billion yuan in renminbi-denominated bonds in Macau's over-the-counter market targeting professional investors. The issuance received significant demand, with total subscriptions reaching 385.91 billion yuan,

Seoul's bond market showed cautious trading on the 21st amid rising international oil prices and risk appetite sentiment. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Iran sanctions details will be released on the 24th, stating the US will pressure third countries by telling them 'you are either wi

Japan's 20-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 3.77% today (August 21).

According to financial industry sources, on August 19, South Korea's five major banks' time deposit balances reached a record 1.0003 quadrillion won, with 15.09 trillion won flowing in over just three weeks. The rapid inflow reflects a shift in investor funds from volatile stock markets back to

KOSPI opened down 1.35% at 6759.95, while KOSDAQ fell 2.00% to 824.05, as investor sentiment weakened following overnight declines in US markets. The drops were triggered by a surge in US 10-year Treasury yields above 4.70% and Walmart's 9% plunge on disappointing earnings. Foreign and

Kwon Min-soo began his three-year term as Bank of Korea Deputy Governor, according to the central bank. Kwon brings over 30 years of BOK experience specializing in foreign exchange and international finance. The appointment places a career central banker with direct crisis management experience

According to the Bank of Korea, Kwon Min-soo took office as deputy governor on August 21, serving a three-year term. Kwon brings over 30 years of experience in foreign exchange and international finance, having worked through the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the 2008 global financial crisis, and the

According to South Korea's customs data, exports grew 56.0% year-on-year and imports rose 19.0% year-on-year during August 1-20, 2026. The country recorded a trade surplus of $13.98 billion for the period.

KB Securities completed a $300 million Eurobond (RegS) issuance the previous day, marking its return to public Korean Paper markets since 2021. The securities firm priced the 3-year fixed-rate tranche at 85 basis points over equivalent-maturity US Treasuries, tightening from an initial price

According to investment banking sources, KB Securities successfully issued a $300 million Reg S euro bond overnight on August 19, marking its first public dollar debt offering since 2021. The three-year fixed-rate tranche was priced at 85 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasury rates, down from i