Tag Archives: Korean Won
South Korea May Trade Surplus Beats Forecast, Supporting Won and Renewing KOSPI Optimism
South Korea’s May trade surplus hit $26.94bn, beating forecasts, boosting won outlook and equity flows.
South Korea May Manufacturing PMI Rises to 54.8, Boosting KOSPI Outlook and Won Sentiment
South Korea’s manufacturing PMI hit 54.8, signaling accelerating expansion; bullish for equities, won strength, semiconductor-led gains.
South Korea Industrial Output Growth Slows in April, Raising Pressure on Won and Exporter Stocks
South Korea’s April industrial output growth slowed to 1.5%, signaling weaker demand, pressuring won and equities.
South Korea Services Output Falls 1% in April as Domestic Demand Wobbles Despite Export Strength
South Korea’s services output fell 1% in April, flagging weaker consumption, rate-cut odds, volatile markets.
Korean won pares losses as hawkish Bank of Korea steadies rates, USD/KRW slips from 1,510
USD/KRW eased toward 1,500 as BoK held rates, turned hawkish, boosting growth and inflation forecasts.
Bank of Korea Survey Shows Manufacturing Sentiment Improving in June as Won Strengthens
Bank of Korea: June manufacturing sentiment improves; BSI rises to 80 from 72, still below 100.
Bank of Korea Seen Turning Hawkish as Won Weakens, Markets Price 125bp of Tightening
Bank of Korea may hold at 2.50% yet sound hawkish, defending won amid weakness, inflation, energy-driven pressures.
