DXY & Forex

US 10-year Treasury yields are rising primarily due to investor concerns over government debt and fiscal deficits rather than economic growth expectations, the New York Times reported on local time May 13. The term premium component of the 10-year Treasury yield reached 0.9 percentage points as of l

According to The New York Times on October 13, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rise is primarily driven by term premium concerns over government debt and fiscal deficits rather than economic growth expectations. The term premium accounted for 0.9 percentage points of the 10-year Treasury yield (5.24

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lee Hyung-il stated on the 14th that the government will minimize trade uncertainties facing Korean companies through close monitoring of major countries' policy trends and communication with foreign governments. Lee made the remarks at an e

According to Guru Club, on October 14, overnight SHIBOR fell 1.9 basis points to 1.2690%, while the 7-day SHIBOR rose 0.74 basis points to 1.3484%. The 3-month SHIBOR remained flat at 1.4300%.

Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) on the 14th maintained the appreciation pace of the Singapore dollar's nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) policy band, halting its monetary tightening cycle after three quarters. The central bank kept both the width and midpoint of the NEER policy band

According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on October 14, the central bank decided to maintain its Singapore Dollar nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) policy band appreciation pace, keeping both the width and midpoint of the band unchanged. This marks a halt to three consecutive

According to Goldman Sachs' economics research team, the Reserve Bank of Australia's September monetary policy meeting minutes released on Tuesday, October 14, signal a more dovish readiness for potential rate increases in November. The analysts highlighted that the minutes reveal heightened

China's September trade surplus reached $133.53 billion, up from $119.09 billion in August, according to official trade data.

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's government bond futures opened lower on October 14 morning. Three-year bond futures fell 2 ticks to 102.96, while 10-year contracts declined 9 ticks to 105.95. Foreign investors net bought 3,946 contracts of 3-year futures and 168 contracts of 10-year futur

According to ECB Governing Council member Wunsch, policy views have not undergone dramatic shifts since the September meeting. Wunsch noted that the central bank may need to raise interest rates again, while economic resilience could prove stronger than previously expected. However, inflation

Fitch reported on the 13th (local time) that sovereign bond yields are surging most sharply in countries with the weakest fiscal health. The international credit rating agency stated that the spike in advanced economy government bond yields this year will make stabilizing government debt-to-GDP rati

According to multiple brokerages, the Seoul foreign exchange market's dollar-won spot rate opened at early trading levels on October 14, with NDF fixing positions holding neutral. The neutral NDF positioning indicates regional market participants have balanced derivative positions entering the tradi

Bank of America and RBC economists warned that US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) data at 0.3% would strengthen expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in October, according to statements reported by Yahoo Finance. BofA economist Stefan Juno said a 0.3% core CPI reading would revive forecasts t

According to Wang Jun, Vice Director of China Customs, China-U.S. bilateral trade rebounded in the first nine months of 2026, with imports and exports reaching 3.18 trillion yuan, up 4.1% year-over-year.

The Korean Won and Chinese Yuan are showing notable strength against the US dollar year-to-date, with the Won up 7.31% and the Yuan up 4.32% since the start of the year. The Won's rally accelerated from July, driven by record semiconductor exports and strong growth, while the Yuan has maintained

According to Ray Dalio's LinkedIn post on October 14, the U.S. Treasury market faces dual pressure from increased bond supply and weakening investor demand, signaling a prolonged bond bear market. Dalio estimated the U.S. needs to refinance approximately $10 trillion in maturing debt this year

According to Yonhap Infomax, the Korean won has risen 7.31% against the U.S. dollar this year, outperforming most major currencies amid broader dollar strength. The Chinese yuan has climbed 4.32% in the same period. Since March last year, the yuan has gained 9.00% and the won 8.83% against the doll

On the 14th, forex dealers in the Seoul foreign exchange market focused on dovish remarks from the New York Federal Reserve President and anticipated trading driven by supply-demand factors. John Williams, President of the New York Fed, stated in an interview with a foreign media outlet that after o

According to Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged to near 5.4%, close to a 25-year high on October 14. Dalio noted that the U.S. is entering a new phase where expanding bond supply pushes yields higher, directly raising borrowing costs and further expanding

US stock index futures traded near-flat in Asian morning trading ahead of the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release. E-mini S&P500 futures rose 0.01% to 7,858.25, while E-mini Nasdaq100 futures gained 0.01% to 30,798.50 as of 10:20 AM Korean time. The subdued movement follows a