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S. Korea Central Bank Maintains Rates, Hints at Future EasingKey Points: The Bank of Korea (BoK) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.50% for the 12th consecutive meeting, marking the longest such streak on record. Despite the hold, the BoK signaled a potential shift towards a more dovish monetary policy stance, suggesting rate cuts could be forthcoming if inflation and financial market conditions stabilize. Recent data indicates inflation is moderating, with headline inflation expected to fall below the 2.6% target, and core inflation on track to meet the 2.2% projection. The BoK acknowledges a slowdown in domestic growth but anticipates strong export performance to offset this weakness. Shifting Focus: A notable shift in the BoK's focus is evident, with financial stability taking center stage alongside inflation control. Governor Rhee Chang-Yong expressed concern about the rapid rise in household debt and housing prices, highlighting the potential risks to financial stability. The BoK acknowledges that addressing these issues may require coordinated efforts with the government beyond just monetary policy measures. Market Expectations and Policy Outlook: The market remains divided on the timing of the first rate cut, with forecasts ranging from August to October. The current sentiment leans towards a potential cut in October. The BoK will likely wait for further confirmation of inflation's sustained return to the 2% target before implementing any policy changes. High household debt levels and a depreciating Korean Won (down 7% against the USD) remain significant challenges that could delay rate cuts. Analysts suggest the BoK is preparing for a policy shift towards easing, potentially around October, but remains cautious due to lingering economic uncertainties and the direction of U.S. monetary policy. Conclusion: The Bank of Korea's cautious approach reflects a commitment to balancing inflation control with safeguarding financial stability. While inflation shows signs of easing, the central bank will likely prioritize managing risks associated with household debt and currency weakness before embarking on a rate-cutting cycle. The BoK's future policy decisions will hinge on forthcoming economic data, particularly inflation and growth figures, as well as the actions of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
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by signalmastermind
USDKRWDXY is approaching resistance. If TVC:DXY breaks past resistance and USDKRW breaks past resistance, we could be seeing levels from 2022 return 1439. It is imperative for us to monitor the green upward sloping line of resistance. If we fail to close the month above this green upward line of sloping resistance (12 days left) we will likely see a correction back to 1330 - 1342 levels. There are alot of global factors at play determining the strength of the $DXY. If inflation does not decelerate in the US, and the FED continues to hold interest rates steady, then we will likely see a very strong DOLLAR and contrastingly see a very weak WON. If global conditions stabilize, markets correct in a timely fashion, and raw materials prices decrease, then the WON may gain strength on the DOLLAR, as this would be a strong indication for oncoming rate cuts in the US.
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by Jay_trade_
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by expay24
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Korean Token Wemix Trend ChangeSouth Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kook held 800,000 WEMIXs with a peak price of over 6 billion won (about $4.55 million) when he introduced a bill to delay the taxation of virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies in 2021. The prosecution has launched an investigation into the matter to confirm whether there was a violation of the law. It is reported that after all 800,000 Wemix tokens were withdrawn between late February and early March 2022, the virtual currency exchange reported the details of the transaction to the Financial Intelligence Unit, which judged it to be an unusual transaction, notified the prosecution and handed over the relevant information.
by MMmie