S. Korean won weakens against U.S. dollar on lingering worries over higher yields

The South Korean won experienced a weakening trend against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, amid ongoing concerns surrounding the persistent increase in U.S. Treasury yields. The currency was recorded at 1,358.4 won per dollar at 3:30 p.m., marking a decline of 5.6 won from the previous trading session's close. The currency's depreciation followed a reduction in expectations, following data revealing that a key U.S. inflation indicator experienced a lower-than-anticipated increase in August.

However, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield surpassed 5.3 percent, marking its highest level in approximately 24 years. During the latest regular trading session, foreigners sold a net 547.3 billion won worth of local stocks, while the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose by 1.95 percent, closing at 6,917.35.

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