DXY & Forex

South Korean corporations recorded a record cash surplus of 20.8 trillion won in Q1, yet domestic investment declined sharply despite semiconductor boom profits, according to data from the Bank of Korea released on the 10th. The savings-investment gap widened as corporate earnings increasingly

According to Bank of Korea data released July 10, South Korean companies' surplus funds hit a record 20.8 trillion won in Q1 2026, even as domestic investment declined. Despite robust semiconductor sector profits, corporate earnings were not sufficiently channeled back into local investments,

According to Yonhapinfomax, the dollar-won 1-month NDF (Non-Deliverable Forward) declined to 1,504.90 won (MID) on July 10, down 0.05 won from Seoul's previous spot close of 1,506.10 won. Bid was quoted at 1,504.70 won with ask at 1,505.10 won. The U.S. dollar weakened amid expectations that

Korea Eximbank signed a memorandum of understanding with Mongolia's Trade and Development Bank (TDB) to provide $30 million in trade finance. The signing ceremony took place on the 9th with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Mongolian President Khurelsukh in attendance. This marks the

According to Seoul Bond Market data on July 10, South Korea's 3-year Treasury futures rose 5 ticks to 103.14 in overnight trading, while 10-year futures gained 16 ticks to 106.05. Foreign investors net-bought 39 contracts in the 3-year segment, with retail investors adding 18 contracts. U.S. Treasu

According to CME's Fed Watch tool, as of July 10, the probability of the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady in July is 74.9%, with a 25.1% chance of a 25 basis point hike. For September, the odds shift to a 35.7% probability of no rate change, a 51.1% probability of a cumulative 25 basis

US Treasury bond prices rose for the first time in three days on the 9th afternoon at 3pm Eastern Time, with short-term maturities showing relative strength. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 2.80 basis points to 4.5390%, while the 2-year yield dropped 3.50bp to 4.1640%, according to Yonhap Infomax

On Thursday (July 9), the U.S. dollar index fell to 100.96, driven by declining oil prices and Federal Reserve meeting minutes that revealed significant policy divisions among officials. The June 16-17 FOMC minutes released Wednesday showed that while the Fed kept rates unchanged, policymakers

According to a BBC podcast interview on July 9, Hugh Pill, chief economist of the Bank of England, signaled that the UK needs to raise interest rates within the next year. Pill, one of two Monetary Policy Committee members who voted for a 25 basis point rate increase last month, stated that

On July 9, offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) closed at 6.7950 per USD in New York late session (04:59 Beijing time on July 10), rising 113 points from the previous day's close. The pair traded within a range of 6.8067 to 6.7933 during the session.

According to U.S. Treasury data, foreign central banks reduced holdings of U.S. Treasury securities by $28.605 billion in the week through July 3, compared to a reduction of $11.064 billion in the prior week.

On Thursday (July 9), Latin American stocks and currencies rallied as oil prices retreated, lifting regional risk sentiment. The MSCI Latin America currency index rose 0.7%, while the Latin America stock index gained 1.4%. Colombia's peso led regional gains with a 1.2% increase against the dollar, t

According to Jin10, the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.09% to close at 100.904 on July 10, with major currencies mixed. The euro strengthened to 1.1434 per dollar from 1.1426, while sterling rose to 1.3416 from 1.3400. The yen weakened to 162.34 per dollar from 162.48, the Swiss franc declined to 0.8066 f

According to the White House, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) currently lack Democratic commissioners, with no new nominees announced to fill the vacancies as of today (July 9). Both financial regulators face understaffing at the

On Thursday (July 9), U.S. two-year Treasury yield fell 5.21 basis points to 4.1640% in New York late trading, while the 10-year yield declined 3.40 basis points to 4.5451%. The 30-year Treasury yield also dropped 1.95 basis points to 5.0577%.

On July 9, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.07% to close at 100.916 points, with intraday trading ranging from 101.039 to 100.786. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell 0.02% to 1220.05 points. The U.S. dollar weakened 0.13% against the Japanese

Iran and the United States engaged in mutual retaliatory attacks after Iran struck vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting Middle East tensions and causing international oil prices to surge again on May 8. WTI crude oil exceeded $76 per barrel and the US 10-year Treasury yield

China's onshore yuan (CNY) closed at 6.7910 against the U.S. dollar early July 9 at 03:00 Beijing time, up 142 pips from Wednesday's overnight close, with trading volume reaching $43.164 billion.

According to Jin10, Perli, the New York Federal Reserve's Open Market Account Manager, stated on July 10 that reserve management purchase operations have no preset course and can be adjusted up or down based on money market conditions. The trading desk is also prepared to implement any reforms to th

According to Monex, the New Zealand dollar rose more than 1% against the US dollar on Thursday (July 10), reaching a two-week high of 0.5763, as robust manufacturing data fueled market expectations for further rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The country's manufacturing sector