USD/KRW Forex
USD/KRW News
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Former Head of Japan's Foreign Exchange Authority: The Yen May Be Undervalued by 20%; Short Sellers Should Still Be Wary of Intervention Risks
Svmuu News: Tatsuo Yamazaki, a former Financial Bureau Director at Japan’s Ministry of Finance and former head of Japan’s foreign exchange policy, said in an interview on Monday that the yen should ap
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The USD/JPY exchange rate rose again to 162
Svmuu News: The U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen (USD/JPY) rose to 162, up 0.40% on the day.
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Goldman Sachs Yen Forecast Cut Sharply; May Fall to 165 Within a Year
Svmuu News Goldman Sachs forecasts that, due to the U.S.-Japan interest rate differential, the yen will fall to 165 per U.S. dollar within a year—a further downward revision from its previous forecast
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Gold and crude oil prices fell, while global stock indices rose across the board
Svmuu News: According to the latest data from Gate, the price of gold has fallen to $4,180.97 per ounce, marking a 0.07% decline for the day. The price of silver has fallen to $62.685 per ounce, marki
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South Korea Officially Launches 24-Hour Trading Mechanism for the Won Spot Foreign Exchange Market
Svmuu News: South Korea officially launched a 24-hour spot USD/KRW trading mechanism on Monday to enhance the convertibility of the won and secure developed market status in the MSCI World Index. Unde
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The onshore yuan closed 62 points higher against the U.S. dollar, at 6.7804.
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, the onshore yuan closed at 6.7804 against the U.S. dollar at 4:30 p.m. on July 3, up 62 points from the previous trading day.
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DBS: Japan May Be Adopting a New Foreign Exchange Intervention Strategy
Svmuu News: Philip Wee, Senior FX Strategist at DBS Group Research, said in a commentary that Japan may be adopting a new foreign exchange intervention strategy. There are rumors that the Japanese Min
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Japan's Finance Minister Reiterates Commitment to Respond Appropriately to Yen Exchange Rate Movements
Svmuu News: Japanese Finance Minister Gotsuki Katayama said Friday that she would not comment on specific exchange rate levels, adding that the government is prepared to take appropriate measures in r
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Gold and silver rose across the board, while crypto volatility fell; the EVIX dropped 7.43% intraday.
Svmuu News: According to the latest data from Gate, the price of gold has risen to $4,116.51 per ounce, marking a 2.95% increase for the day. The price of silver has risen to $60.97 per ounce, marking
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The U.S. dollar continued its decline against the yen, hitting an intraday low of 161.05.
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, the USD/JPY exchange rate continued its downward trend, hitting an intraday low of 161.05—its lowest level since June 22—with a decline of 0.87%.
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management expects the Federal Reserve to resume interest rate hikes in December, following stronger-than-expected inflation in September.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management expects the Federal Reserve to resume interest rate hikes in December, following the Fed's decision on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) to keep the federal funds rate unchan
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The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 3.75%-4.00%, with two officials voting for a 25 basis point hike.
The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 3.75%-4.00%, with two officials voting for a 25 basis point hike. The Fed kept its current policy stance with a 10-2 vote, with Governors Lisa
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Federal Reserve FOMC Statement: Federal funds rate target range maintained at 3.75%-4%, approved by a 10-2 vote, with two officials favoring a 25 basis point hike.
Federal Reserve FOMC Statement: Federal funds rate target range maintained at 3.75%-4%, approved by a 10-2 vote, with two officials favoring a 25 basis point hike.
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Market traders continue to price in an 80% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
Market traders continue to price in an 80% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook unexpectedly voted for a 25 basis point rate hike, diverging from the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook unexpectedly voted to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, diverging from the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain rates at 3.75%–4.00%. In a 10–2 vote, Cook j
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US and Israel may strike Iran after midterms, targeting leadership, energy, and nuclear sites if talks fail, Axios reports
According to Axios, the US and Israel anticipate a week of strikes on Iran following the midterm elections if diplomatic talks fail. Potential targets include Iran's leadership, energy infrastructure,
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The Federal Reserve stated that inflation remains elevated.
The Federal Reserve stated that inflation remains elevated.
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The Federal Reserve's FOMC supported the federal funds rate action with a 10-2 vote.
The Federal Reserve's FOMC supported the federal funds rate action with a 10-2 vote.
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Euro-area banks report record deterioration in retail-funding access since 2011, ECB still calls it moderate
Euro-area banks reported their strongest deterioration in retail-funding access since 2011 in a European Central Bank survey released Oct. 27, with the net balance reporting worse access at 9% in the
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Canada to host EU summit in Montreal, aiming to deepen ties amid US tariff tensions; Trump threatens new tariffs on Europe over Canada's potential 'associate member' status
Canada is set to host a summit with the European Union in Montreal from October 29-30, seeking to bolster bilateral strategic and economic ties as its relations with the United States decline. The EU
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EQ9 Token Analysis: Project Positioning, Market Performance, and Future Development Prospects
The EQ9 (Equals9) token aims to revolutionize the traditional foreign exchange sector by providing low-cost, high-efficiency international currency management services through its Polygon-based technology platform. The project plans to transition to a proprietary chain in the future to further enhance performance. However, EQ9's current market performance faces challenges, with extremely low 24-hour trading volume, significant discrepancies in circulating market capitalization data, and severe price volatility. Investors need to be wary of its liquidity risks and closely monitor the project's subsequent technological developments and market dynamics.
USD/KRW Summary
The pair's value is a critical barometer of South Korea's export-oriented economy, which is a global leader in semiconductors, electronics, and automotive manufacturing. Consequently, the USD/KRW exchange rate is highly sensitive to global trade flows, commodity prices (especially oil), and the performance of the technology sector. Key drivers include the monetary policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Korea (BOK), particularly interest rate differentials between the two nations. Economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, and employment data from both countries, as well as geopolitical developments on the Korean Peninsula, can also induce significant volatility.
For investors in the cryptocurrency and broader macro space, the USD/KRW pair offers valuable insights into risk sentiment in Asian markets and the global tech industry. A strengthening won (a falling USD/KRW) often coincides with a 'risk-on' environment, which can be favorable for growth assets like tech stocks and digital currencies. Conversely, a weakening won (a rising USD/KRW) may signal 'risk-off' sentiment, potentially driving capital towards safe-haven assets. The pair's connection to the semiconductor cycle also makes it a relevant indicator for the hardware infrastructure that underpins the digital economy.
24H Trending
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South Korea's KOSPI index rose 5.18% from its previous close, now at 5,930.51.
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SK Hynix is up 6.86% from its previous close, now trading at ₩1,433,000.
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SK Hynix is up 5.26% from its previous close, now trading at ₩1,411,500.
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SK Hynix is up 8.72% from its previous close, now trading at ₩1,458,000.
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South Korea's KOSPI index rose 6.16% from its previous close, now at 5,985.55.
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Samsung Electronics rose 7.88% from its previous close, now trading at ₩239,500.
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Youngone wins 8.8 billion won refund in Scott acquisition dispute
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Bloomberg: Prices for "super metals" used in nuclear energy, semiconductors, and other fields are soaring, with Freeport, the world's largest producer, considering increasing output.
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SK Hynix's third-quarter operating profit exceeded expectations, primarily driven by strong demand for AI chips, and the company also announced a share buyback.
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Veir completes $110 million Series C funding round
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