DXY & Forex

New Zealand's 12-month trade deficit worsened to NZD 37.5 billion in June, according to official trade statistics. The previous reading was revised downward to NZD 36.1 billion from an initially reported NZD 33.67 billion.

New Zealand's imports for June reached 8.07 billion NZD, according to official trade data. The prior month's reading was revised to 8.07 billion NZD from the previously reported 8.08 billion NZD.

New Zealand's exports reached NZD 8.09 billion in June, down from NZD 8.65 billion in May (previously reported as NZD 8.88 billion). The prior month figure was revised downward following the release of revised

New Zealand's trade balance recorded NZD 0.23 billion in June. The statistics agency revised the prior month's trade balance to NZD 5.77 billion, down from the previously reported figure of NZD 8 billion.

Several key economic data releases are scheduled for today (July 19, Beijing time). China will release its July Loan Prime Rate at 09:00, followed by Germany's June Producer Price Index at 14:00. Canada's June Consumer Price Index is due at 20:30, and the U.S. Conference Board Leading Economic Index

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, GBPNOK (Great Britain Pound vs Norway Krone) has surged by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to the Financial Services Commission, South Korea's Finance Ministry pledged on July 20 to improve won accessibility with the goal of making it a freely convertible currency. The ministry released a roadmap for won internationalization, which aims to create an environment enabling

Samsung Electronics will unveil its second-half flagship smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event on July 22 at 10 PM KST in London, while the European Central Bank (ECB) will decide the Eurozone's benchmark interest rate on July 23 at 9:15 PM KST, and the Trump administration's legal

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