DXY & Forex

The won-dollar exchange rate faces directional uncertainty this week as Middle East geopolitical risks compete with domestic growth momentum. While ongoing US-Iran military confrontations sustain dollar strength pressures, robust semiconductor export performance and expectations for additional

According to E Daily analyst Lee Jin-kyung at Shinhan Investment, South Korea's USD/KRW exchange rate oscillated between 1,400 and 1,500 won last week, with the currency weakening in early week amid dollar strength and Middle East tensions, then stabilizing below 1,500 won as downward pressure

On Friday, July 17, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) ended the week lower at 100.77, down 0.2%, as softer inflation data reduced market expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate hikes. U.S. consumer and producer price indices rose more slowly in June,

The Korean won appreciated 4.27% against the US dollar in July 2026 month-to-date, the highest appreciation rate among major currencies, as the won/dollar exchange rate fell to 1,478.5 won on July 17. The appreciation was driven by dollar inflows from SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipt (ADR)

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's Korean won appreciated 4.27% against the dollar in July, the strongest performance among major 20 currencies, as the KRW/USD exchange rate fell from 1,560 to 1,478.5 won on July 17-18, 2026. SK Hynix's $26.5 billion Nasdaq ADR listing triggered substantial doll

According to MediaPen, South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate this week for the first time in 3.5 years, triggering alarm among retail investors who have taken on record leverage. Securities account lending reached approximately 62 trillion won, marking an all-time high,

According to President Trump on July 18, June's consumer price index posted its largest monthly decline in six years, falling below all 67 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Prices dropped across gasoline, electricity, auto insurance, hotels, and prescription drugs. Real wages rose 0.8% as wage

According to overseas brokers, the USD/KRW 1-month non-deliverable forward (NDF) rate rose to 1,487.15 won (mid-price) overnight on July 18, up 9.50 won from the previous Seoul forex market spot close of 1,478.50 won after accounting for swap points. The bid was set at 1,487.00 won and the ask at 1,

According to Bloomberg, on July 18, Bank of America appointed Sonali Theisen as global digital assets platform head, tasked with designing, developing, scaling and governing the platform while driving integration with traditional financial infrastructure. Theisen will maintain her concurrent role as

BNP Paribas raised its forecast for the Bank of Korea's terminal interest rate from 3.00% to 3.25% on the 18th, according to financial sector sources. The adjustment followed the BOK's Monetary Policy Board decision on the 16th to raise the base rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%. BNP Paribas

South Korea's Cash Management Account market recorded 104.066 trillion won in total balance as of May 14, according to Korea Financial Investment Association data released on May 18. The balance grew 4.1% from 100.004 trillion won on January 2, marking a 4.0656 trillion won increase over six

According to the Financial Investment Association of Korea, cumulative assets in CMA (Comprehensive Money Management Accounts) reached 104.066 trillion Korean won as of July 14, representing a 4.1% increase from 100.4 trillion won on January 2, 2026. The market expanded by 4.066 trillion won in

The U.S. dollar declined slightly on July 17 as safe-haven demand weakened following a stabilization in technology stock sell-offs on Wall Street. The dollar exhibited a 'strong-early-weak-late' pattern, largely driven by equity market movements. According to Yonhap Infomax data at 4pm ET, the dolla

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD/JPY exchange rate fell 0.017 yen to 162.387 on July 17 (EDT) as risk sentiment recovered following an initial tech-driven selloff. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index declined 5.67% intraday before moderating to a 1.63% loss, while the Nasdaq Composite ended

According to CME FedWatch tool data reported by Jin10 on July 17, the Federal Reserve has an 85.6% probability of maintaining interest rates unchanged in July, with a 14.4% probability of a 25 basis point rate

The U.S. dollar declined on the week ending July 17, as cooler inflation data tempered market expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate increases. The Dollar Index (DXY) closed slightly unchanged on Friday at 100.77, posting a weekly loss of 0.2%. Latest U.S. economic reports showed easing

On Friday, July 17, at U.S. market close, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell 0.59 basis points to 4.5474%, with trading in a range of 4.6338%–4.5094%. Week-to-date, the yield declined 1.38 basis points. The 2-year Treasury yield rose 3.58 basis points to 4.1767%, declining 3.13 basis points f

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack posted on her LinkedIn account on May 17 (local time) expressing concern that inflation remains too high, while the labor market is near her maximum employment estimate. Hammack, known for her hawkish stance within the Federal Reserve, stated that

According to Yonhap News, Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack expressed concern about elevated inflation on LinkedIn on July 17, stating that inflation remains too high and core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) are estimated at 3.3% year-over-year. Hammack noted that the labor ma

On Friday, July 17, at New York close (Saturday 04:59 Beijing time), offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) declined 42 pips to 6.7774 per dollar. The currency traded within a range of 6.7721 to 6.7815 during the