DXY & Forex

In May, the UK's three-month average wage growth rate excluding bonuses came in at 3.4% year-on-year, matching both the forecast and the previous reading of 3.40%, according to official data.

The UK unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in June, down from 4.50% in the previous month, marking a 0.1 percentage point decline.

Switzerland's June trade balance and UK employment data including the May three-month ILO unemployment rate, June public sector net borrowing, jobless claims, and unemployment rate will be released in approximately 10 minutes on

According to Yonhap News, on July 21, the Korean won traded at 1,479.60 against the U.S. dollar as of 11:09 a.m., up 1.20 won from the previous close of 1,478.40. The pair oscillated between a low of 1,475.50 and a high of 1,480.40, settling in the late 1,470s range amid mixed directional

According to Seoul Money Broker and Korea Money Broker data, USD-KRW spot trading volume averaged $18.6 billion daily from July 6-16, up 16% from the prior 30-day average, driven by foreign investors selling local chip stocks following the won's entry into 24-hour trading two weeks

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 21, South Korea's 10-year government bond yield rose 2.3 basis points to 4.365%, while the 30-year yield increased 3.6 basis points to 4.571%. The three-year benchmark yield remained flat at 3.897% compared to the previous day. In government bond futures

According to Jin10, Japan's cabinet approved an annual economic and fiscal policy plan on Tuesday, July 21, emphasizing the independence of the Bank of Japan but sidestepping Prime Minister Sanae Takayama's promised reduction of food sales tax. The plan, which incorporates language requiring the

On July 21, Japan's 30-year government bond yields rose 3 basis points, reaching 3.90%.

According to the Bank of Korea on July 21, the central bank unveiled the formal name of its offshore won settlement system as 'Bank of Korea International Payment Network' and is building it to launch pilot operations by September. Four commercial banks—KB Kookmin Bank, Woori Bank, Hana Bank, and

According to Jin10, on July 21, overnight CNH HIBOR fell 12 basis points to 1.32121%, marking its lowest level since June 5. One-year HIBOR also declined 6 basis points to 1.65409%, reaching its lowest point since June 11.

On July 21, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Shigeto Shiraki declined to comment on daily movements and the outlook for exchange rates and bond yields, according to routine policy statements.

According to the Bank of Korea, Governor Shin Hyun-song departs for Singapore on July 22, 2026, to attend the 31st EMEAP Governors' Meeting and the 15th meeting of EMEAP Central Bank Governors and Financial Supervisors. During the meetings, Governor Shin will discuss recent economic trends, AI's

New Zealand's Reserve Bank (RBNZ) Industry Factor Model for inflation rose 2.7 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026.

Meritz Securities forecasts the Bank of Korea will make its next interest rate adjustment in October, stating the current rate hike cycle operates in a different environment compared to past consecutive rate increase periods. Analyst Lee Seung-hoon noted in a report on the 21st that while the

Meritz Securities forecast the Bank of Korea's next interest rate adjustment will occur in October, stating the current rate hike cycle operates under different conditions than past consecutive increase periods. Analyst Lee Seung-hoon noted in a report released on the 21st that while the economy

China's overnight SHIBOR fell to 1.3820% on July 21, declining 3 basis points. The 7-day SHIBOR dropped to 1.4010%, also down 3 basis points, while the 3-month SHIBOR held steady at 1.4300%.

According to Meritz Securities analyst Lee Seung-hun, South Korea's central bank (BOK) will likely adjust rates in October, differing from past consecutive hike cycles, the researcher said on July 21. The analyst argued that while South Korea's economy is performing well on the back of

According to Meritz Securities analyst Lee Seung-hoon, on July 21, the Bank of Korea will likely make its next rate adjustment in October, rather than implementing consecutive hikes as in past cycles. The analyst noted that while semiconductor-driven export strength is supporting economic growth, th

According to Crane Data, U.S. money market funds with assets exceeding $8 trillion have significantly shortened their weighted average portfolio duration from 45 days to 40 days since mid-May, as managers reduce interest rate risk amid uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy. The shift reflects

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 21, South Korea's central bank executed a 13 trillion won RP (repurchase agreement) purchase and other liquidity measures, including 2.5 trillion won in fiscal transfers and 2.8 trillion won from public pension funds. These actions are expected to increase daily r