DXY & Forex

The Korean won has depreciated sharply against the dollar despite South Korea's semiconductor export boom and record current account surplus, becoming the second-weakest currency among G20 nations after the Turkish lira, according to analysis by Lim Hye-yoon, researcher at Hanwha Investment &

The New York bond market this week (July 6-10) will focus on the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes scheduled for release on July 8. Market participants are seeking clues about the timing of potential rate hikes, with consensus expectations still pointing to one rate increase within t

According to Yonhapinfomax, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose 11.5 basis points to 4.487% last week (July 2), marking the first increase in four weeks. The 2-year yield climbed 4.7 basis points to 4.141%, while the 30-year yield jumped 12.3 basis points to 4.989%. The 10-year to 2-year spread

According to Yonhap Infomax, the U.S. dollar index fell 0.49% this week to 100.872, marking its lowest level in three weeks as weak June nonfarm payroll data (57,000 jobs added) dampened expectations for a near-term Fed rate hike. The dollar weakened against major currencies, with USD/JPY

According to Newsis, South Korea's won-dollar exchange rate averaged 1484.6 won per dollar in the first half of 2026, marking the highest level since Q1 1998 during the Asian financial crisis. The rate has remained persistently elevated despite intervention efforts by currency authorities, as

Seoul's foreign exchange market is transitioning to a 24-hour trading system from the 6th. The expansion of trading hours has sparked dual expectations: potential for increased foreign capital inflow and exchange rate stability, alongside concerns that thin liquidity could amplify won volatility in

The Seoul bond market is forecast to fluctuate during the week of July 6-10, with investors closely monitoring domestic stock market movements and the dollar-won exchange rate. The forecast reflects recent patterns where bonds have shown strength when KOSPI volatility intensifies and stocks

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD-KRW exchange rate touched 1,559.20 on June 3, marking its highest level since March 2009, as South Korea's foreign exchange market launched 24-hour continuous trading this week. The surge follows sustained foreign investor selling pressure, with offshore funds

The US Treasury launched the Trump Account (530A account) on US Independence Day and announced investment targets on July 4th local time. The announcement has drawn significant attention from Korean retail investors and the financial sector, according to reports from the Washington Post and

According to BlockBeats, next week's global markets will be dominated by the U.S. Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes and European Central Bank minutes, with investors scrutinizing the Fed's latest stance on inflation and rate trajectory under new Chair Jerome Powell's leadership. The Fed minutes

Cryptocurrency exchange VALR is preparing to roll out a major expansion of its derivatives offering with the launch of 'Perps,' a cross-asset perpetual futures product introducing more than 200 new markets. The upgrade allows customers to take leveraged long or short positions across global

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) on July 5, government bonds and other low-risk bonds do not guarantee principal preservation. Investors may incur losses if they sell before maturity due to market interest rate fluctuations. Long-duration bonds carry higher price

Korean stocks defied conventional market expectations since mid-May, with declining oil prices and stabilizing interest rates failing to boost traditional growth sectors. SK Securities analyst Kang Dae-seung identified in a report published on the 2nd that money is shifting away from large-cap

According to BlockBeats, U.S. national debt reached approximately $39 trillion on July 5, with annual interest payments hitting about $1 trillion, exceeding the defense budget. The debt-to-GDP ratio currently stands at approximately 100%. According to the Wharton School's Penn Budget Model, fiscal s

Xangle researcher Kim Jun-seong issued a research report stating that employment slowdown and oil price stability support cryptocurrency risk appetite. The report, released the day before the 5th, identified the core variables in the recent cryptocurrency market as the reassessment of the Federal

According to a Jangle research report on July 5, weak U.S. June employment data and stable oil prices are supporting crypto asset risk appetite. U.S. non-farm payrolls rose by 57,000 in June, well below the expected 110,000, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2% and wage growth remained at 0.3% m

According to E-Daily, the Korean foreign exchange market this week is closely monitoring the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance, particularly following the June FOMC meeting minutes and Fed officials' remarks that could reshape rate-hike expectations. The won-to-dollar exchange rate

Foreign investors net sold over 156 trillion won of Korean stocks through July 3, driving the won to a 5.92% depreciation against the US dollar year-to-date. The selling spree — five times the scale of the 2008 financial crisis annual total — pushed the first-half average exchange rate to 1,484.56 w

According to Yonhapnews, in May, eight major South Korean credit card companies adjusted rates to reflect their inclusive finance approach and regulatory incentives for mid-tier lending. The average card loan interest rate declined slightly to 13.54% from 13.57% in April. However, borrowers with cre

According to Yonhapnews, in the first half of 2026, foreign investors conducted over 156 trillion won in net sales of Korean stocks, pushing the Korean won down 6% against the U.S. dollar. The won's depreciation rate ranks third among major currencies, following the Turkish lira (down 8.23%) and