Faster global financial news!
USD/KRW Forex
USD/KRW News
-
Colombian Peso Sees Biggest Drop in Three Months After Central Bank Unexpectedly Pauses Rate Hikes and Announces Dollar Reserve Program, Signaling Currency's Rally Had Gone Too Far
Colombian Peso Sees Biggest Drop in Three Months After Central Bank Unexpectedly Pauses Rate Hikes and Announces Dollar Reserve Program, Signaling Currency's Rally Had Gone Too Far
-
Sanctuary Wealth Chief Investment Strategist Mary Ann Bartels Predicts Secular Bull Market to Last Rest of Decade, Sees Further Fall for Japanese Yen
Bartels also stated that earnings should be celebrated.
-
Bloomberg Markets: Chilean Peso Bonds Face Highest Borrowing Costs of the Year in August if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Bloomberg Markets reports that as the Middle East conflict enters its sixth month, the borrowing cost for the Chilean peso could reach a year-high in August if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, eve
-
The US and Japan jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market, pushing the Japanese Yen to rebound nearly 5% in a single week to 156.8, but analysts believe the effect may not last long due to the significant interest rate differential.
Japan's Ministry of Finance officially confirmed on Monday that it had jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market with the U.S. Treasury, pushing the Japanese Yen to rebound sharply by nearly 5
-
For the first time in decades, the U.S. and Japan have joined forces to intervene in the foreign exchange market to prop up the yen; analysts say the U.S.'s primary motive is to prevent Japan from selling off U.S. Treasuries.
For the first time in decades, the United States and Japan have jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market to support the Japanese Yen, after it had fallen to a near four-decade low of 163.73 a
-
Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects CPI to accelerate above 2% in H2 FY2026, then decline towards 2%; risks to CPI outlook skewed to upside
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its July 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices, projecting that the year-on-year rate of increase in the consumer price index (CPI, all items less fresh food)
-
Strategists Say US Treasury May Use Euros to Buy Yen to Avoid Weakening Dollar and Casting Doubt on Strong Greenback Policy
Strategists suggest the US Treasury may be using euros rather than dollars to fund its yen purchases. This approach aims to avoid weakening its own currency and prevent casting doubt on its strong gre
-
Short-Dated JGBs Fall on Growing BOJ Rate-Increase Expectations
Short-dated Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell in price terms, driven by growing market expectations for an interest rate increase by the Bank of Japan.
-
Japanese Stocks Set to Fall on Yen Worries, Kioxia Guidance Miss
Japanese stock futures pointed to a lower open as traders remain on alert for further yen intervention after Tokyo and New York coordinated to support the currency. Kioxia Holdings Corp. may come unde
-
Pakistan applies for $10bn US forex facility after mediating between US and Iran
Pakistan has applied for a U.S. foreign currency backstop facility worth up to $10 billion. The country made the request to strengthen its ability to withstand any foreign reserve-related shocks, foll
-
Analysis suggests that the US-Japan intervention in the yen aims to postpone US debt risks until after the midterm elections, with long-term effectiveness remaining questionable.
Citing analysis from Wallstreetcn, the U.S. and Japan jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market, pushing the Japanese Yen from 163.65 back to around 159.09, marking its largest weekly gain sin
-
Japan's inflation rate dips 0.1 percentage point after CPI revision, extending streak of undershooting BOJ's 2% target to six months
Japan's inflation rate dips 0.1 percentage point after CPI revision, extending streak of undershooting BOJ's 2% target to six months
-
Bloomberg economists expect the US core CPI year-over-year growth to slow to 2% in July, a new low since March 2021, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged in September.
Bloomberg economists, including Anna Wong, noted in their latest weekly outlook report that market expectations for a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve have cooled following the unexpectedly
-
Gold bulls bet $180 million on optimistic gold price outlook as U.S. government bond yields stagnate
Despite a 25% drop in gold prices from their January highs, gold supporters are aggressively buying call options after bond yields stalled. Data shows that last Friday, call option purchases for the S
-
New York Fed: US consumers' one-year inflation expectation for July slightly decreased to 3.6%, unemployment expectation rose
The New York Fed's Survey of Consumer Expectations, released on Friday, showed that U.S. consumers' inflation expectations for the year ahead slightly decreased from 3.7% in June to 3.6%. However, inf
-
U.S. non-farm payrolls unexpectedly decreased by 23,000 in July. Coupled with the Japanese Finance Minister's warning of intervention, the USD/JPY pair once fell 1.1% to 156.68.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Friday that non-farm payrolls decreased by 23,000 in July, significantly lower than market expectations of an 80,000 increase, while June data was also revise
-
NY Fed: US Consumers' Inflation Expectations for July Show Little Change
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Survey of Consumer Expectations report indicates that Americans' outlook for inflation in July was largely unchanged from the prior month. Consumers now e
-
Fed's Barkin: Doesn't think there is wage inflation right now.
Fed's Barkin: Doesn't think there is wage inflation right now.
-
BlackRock's Rick Rieder: July US employment report makes Fed rate hike 'not make sense right now', rate cut still possible this year
Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at BlackRock, stated on Bloomberg that the July US employment report likely takes a Federal Reserve rate hike off the table. He added that a rate cut is still p
-
US Treasuries Rally After Employers Unexpectedly Cut Jobs in July, Trimming Fed Rate-Hike Bets
US Treasuries Rally After Employers Unexpectedly Cut Jobs in July, Trimming Fed Rate-Hike Bets
No related news
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
-
1
Global Mainstream Cryptocurrency Exchange Analysis: Top Choice for Bitcoin and Digital Asset Trading
-
2
SK Hynix's U.S. NAND subsidiary Solidigm is exploring a U.S. listing, aiming to raise 5 to 10 trillion Korean Won in pre-IPO funding, but faces the challenge of a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4484.6%.
-
3
Bybit has listed the MOUSDT Perpetual Contract, with up to 25x leverage.
-
4
Bybit lists CIFRUSDT Perpetual Contract, with up to 25x leverage
-
5
Bank of America warns investor optimism has reached its most extreme level since 2021, with its Bull & Bear indicator jumping to 9.7, recommending rotating toward defensive assets, bonds and
-
6
US reaches $1.2bn deal with Germany's RWE to halt offshore wind projects, diverting investment to gas
-
7
Bybit sets TradFi perpetual contract funding rate collection interval to every 8 hours
-
8
Bybit Lists EBAYUSDT Perpetual Contract with Up to 25x Leverage
-
9
SK Hynix's board of directors approved an investment of approximately $38.282 billion (54.3 trillion Korean Won) to build two new wafer fabrication plants in South Korea.
-
10
China's kids turn to AI-powered tutors over summer break, with devices costing up to $1,800 gaining favor after cram school clampdown
Recommended Reading
Hot Topics
Svmuu focuses on blockchain industry trends and cutting-edge cryptocurrency news, while also covering real-time market data and in-depth analysis of the Hong Kong, U.S., and foreign exchange markets. Here, you can not only access professional 24/7 news updates and accurate market data, but also utilize practical investment tools to help you capitalize on opportunities in both digital assets and traditional financial markets. Whether you are a blockchain enthusiast or an investor in Hong Kong, U.S., or foreign exchange markets, we provide efficient and timely information services to empower your investment decisions.
- User Agreement
- Privacy Policy
- Contact Us
- Business Partnerships
- Disclaimer
- Content Statement
- About Us
- Sitemap
Coming Soon!
