South Korean Won: Higher rates and chip boom support gains – ING
ING’s Chris Turner reports that the Korean Won (KRW) continues to advance, driven by back-to-back Bank of Korea (BoK) rate hikes to 3.00% and a Dot Plot pointing to 3.25% in six months.
The South Korean Won (KRW) has been on the rise, thanks to successive Bank of Korea (BoK) rate hikes and a positive outlook for economic growth. The BoK recently increased its policy rate to a solid 3.00%, with market expectations suggesting it may reach 3.25% within six months. This rate hike is driven by both inflation and robust growth prospects, particularly in the tech sector due to the booming chip export industry.
Despite KRW/JPY returning to the high levels seen in 2023/24, suggesting potential concerns over Japanese competition, the Korean authorities may feel comfortable with the current strength of the currency. A potential risk lies around the USD/KRW exchange rate, which may require some consolidation after its significant gains.
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