DXY & Forex

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD-KRW exchange rate fell to 1,515.80 won as of 6 a.m. on July 8, down 14.50 won from the previous day's Seoul market close of 1,530.30 won. This marks the first dip below the 1,510 won level since June 18. Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensified after a

Japan's May trade balance data is set to be released in 10 minutes.

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's government bond futures declined overnight on July 8 amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The 10-year contract fell 28 basis points to close at 105.92, while the 3-year contract dropped 8 basis points to 103.02. Tanker attacks in

South Korea's current account surplus reached 386.1 billion dollars in May, according to the latest data release. The country's April current account was revised downward to 282.9 billion dollars from the previously reported 282.923 billion dollars.

According to BMO Chief FX Strategist Mark McCormick, the so-called "Goldilocks" market environment has ended this week, transitioning into a new policy order characterized by rising rates, persistent inflation, and tighter liquidity. McCormick noted in a client report that markets are now driven by

According to CME FedWatch, as of July 8, the probability of the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady at its July meeting is 73.3%. For the September meeting, there is a 32.4% probability of no rate change and a 52.7% probability of a cumulative 25 basis points rate

The US dollar rose against major currencies on the 7th as renewed vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and US sanctions on Iranian oil drove crude prices higher. The dollar index (DXY) climbed 0.190% to 101.056 at 4pm ET, while Brent crude September delivery surged 3.01% to close at $74.16 per

According to Yonhap InfoMax, on July 7, the US Dollar Index rose to 101.056, up 0.190% (0.192 points), as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The British maritime authority UKMTO reported that three tankers, including a product tanker and vessels from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, c

According to Asahi Shimbun, Japan is considering adjusting monetary policy-related language in its economic policy framework, known as the "bone thick method" (Kotai Houshin).

According to Shanghai Securities News, DR007 has recently returned below the 7-day reverse repo policy rate, signaling easing in the previously tight liquidity conditions. Market participants expect the period of elevated money market tightness to have passed, supported by the central bank's

SK Hynix will commence trading of its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) on Nasdaq on May 10, with subscription and payment scheduled for May 14 and new depositary receipt shares listing on May 29. The total issuance amounts to approximately 43.14 trillion won, with up to 17.79 million new shares re

Rick Rule warned that junk bond ETFs holding trillions in assets face a liquidity mismatch risk that could force the Federal Reserve to resume money printing during a July 7, 2026 interview with David Lin at the Rule Symposium in Boca Raton, Florida. Rule, co-founder

According to Kitco, spot gold was trading near $4,169.39 an ounce, up 0.10%, while spot silver traded near $61.397, down 1.03%, in early Tuesday trading ahead of the North American market open. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.499%, while the U.S. dollar index firmed to 100.91. Positioning

On July 7 (July 8 Beijing time), offshore yuan (CNH) fell to 6.8035 against the U.S. dollar at New York close, down 93 points from Monday's close. The pair traded within a range of 6.7892 to 6.8050 during the day.

On July 7, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.20% to 101.056, with intraday trading range of 100.803-101.126 points. The Bloomberg Dollar Index also advanced 0.17% to 1220.95 points. Meanwhile, USD/JPY fell 0.01% to 162.08

The US Treasury on May 7 (local time) issued $58 billion in 3-year notes at a yield of 4.179%, marking 1.3 basis points lower than the previous month's 4.192%. The auction attracted solid demand, with the yield settling 0.6 basis points below the when-issued trading level, indicating stronger-than-e

On Tuesday (July 7), U.S. Treasury yields rose broadly during New York afternoon trading. The 10-year yield gained 6.78 basis points to 4.5371%, while the 2-year yield climbed 6.85 basis points to 4.1786% and the 30-year yield increased 6.10 basis points to 5.0454%. The 2/10-year yield spread

Based on market data as of Beijing time 03:00 on July 7, the onshore Chinese yuan (CNY) closed at 6.7942 per U.S. dollar, down 18 pips from Monday night's close. Trading volume reached 512.73 billion U.S.

On July 7, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached a four-week high, climbing 5.4 basis points to 4.533% in the latest trading.

According to an interview with Fox Business on July 7, John Williams, president of the New York Federal Reserve, expressed greater optimism about near-term inflation prospects as energy prices continue to decline. Williams stated he expects oil price declines