DXY & Forex

According to an August 27 announcement, Adroit Trading Technologies has entered a multi-year partnership with BlackRock's Aladdin platform to provide shared clients with integrated OTC execution capabilities. The agreement allows mutual customers to access Adroit's execution-management tools for

The USD/KRW exchange rate fell to 1,368.60 won as of 3:30 PM on August 31st in the Seoul foreign exchange market, down 3.90 won from the previous session. This marked the lowest closing level since July 24 last year, a 13-month low. The decline occurred despite hawkish remarks from US Federal

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 31, the USD/KRW exchange rate fell to 1,368.60 won, marking its lowest level in 13 months. The decline was driven by month-end supply dynamics, with exporters actively selling dollars and foreign funds from the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) flowing into th

According to Yonhap Infomax, FX swap points across all tenors declined on August 31, with the 1-year tenor falling 0.70 won to -8.50 won from opening. The 6-month tenor closed at -4.10 won and the 3-month at -1.80 won, while the 1-month ended at -0.55 won. The broader decline followed Fed Chair

According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, as of July 31, 2026, the Exchange Fund's total assets stood at HK$44,037 billion, down HK$599 billion from June 30. Hong Kong dollar assets decreased by HK$772 billion, while foreign currency assets increased by HK$173 billion.

According to BlockBeats, on August 31, the U.S. August nonfarm employment report, scheduled for release on September 4, will be a key driver for crypto markets in early September. The report is expected to show payroll additions

According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, deposits held by licensed institutions in Hong Kong rose 0.9% in July 2026, with both Hong Kong dollar and foreign currency deposits each increasing 0.9%. Year-to-date through July, total deposits grew 5.8%, while Hong Kong dollar deposits rose 6.2%. H

According to Riksbank Deputy Governor Jansson, Sweden's inflation started on a positive trajectory this summer, but unexpectedly elevated inflation readings have created uncertainty about the outlook ahead. The central bank official did not provide specific forecasts or policy implications in the st

On Aug 31 at 4:30 PM Beijing time, the onshore yuan fixed at 6.7198 against the U.S. dollar, rising 6 pips from the previous day's official close and gaining 109 pips from the previous night's settlement.

Bank of Korea's removal of 'rate hike stance maintenance' language from its monetary policy statement signals a slower pace of future rate increases, according to DB Securities researcher Moon Hong-chul on the 31st. Moon issued a report titled 'If claims are inconsistent and contradictory,

According to DB Securities analyst Moon Hong-chul on August 31, the Bank of Korea removed the phrase "maintaining rate hikes" from its monetary policy statement, suggesting a slower pace of future rate increases. Moon noted that the recent sharp decline in the dollar-won exchange rate has provided a

According to a Reuters poll, on Tuesday, 14 economists were divided on the Bank of Israel's interest rate decision: 8 expect no change, while 6 predict a 25 basis point cut to 3.25%.

According to Jin10, German states' inflation rates rose in August, with all regions posting increases. Bavaria's CPI rose 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.8%; Saxony climbed to 2.9% from 2.7%; North Rhine-Westphalia increased to 2.9% from 2.7%; Baden-Württemberg reached 2.6% from 2.5%.

According to Nikkei, Japan's fiscal 2027 budget request reached a record 143 trillion yen, surpassing previous highs.

USD/KRW declined 0.6% to 1,368.94 today, marking the lowest level since July 2025. The South Korean won has extended its recent strength against the U.S. dollar.

Spain reported a current account surplus of €2.41 billion in June, up from €1.84 billion in the previous month. The increase represents a month-over-month improvement of approximately 31% in the country's current account

According to OECD data, the U.S. dollar's purchasing power has eroded by nearly 23% since the end of 2019. This means $100 at the end of 2019 had purchasing power equivalent to $77.16 in April 2026, reflecting persistent cost-of-living pressures despite moderating inflation. In comparison, the

According to Jin10, seven foreign exchange option strikes valued at over $1 billion each across euro, Japanese yen, British pound, and Australian dollar are set to expire at 22:00 Beijing time on August 31. Market participants are advised to manage related risk

Yang Ki-tae, Deputy Governor of Sh Suhyup Bank, stated on August 31 that three key US financial indicators—money velocity, credit-grade funding costs, and yield curve spreads—should be monitored together as they signal potential capital reallocation and increased market volatility. The analysis

According to Yang Ki-tae, Deputy President of Sh Sukhyup Bank, U.S. M2 money velocity rose to 1.415 in Q2 2026, following increases from 1.407 in Q3 2025 to 1.409 in Q4 2025 and 1.413 in Q1 2026. High-yield bond effective rates climbed from the low-14% range in early July to mid-14% levels by