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1 Month Sub 1400, Strongest Daily Gain Since March

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USD/KRW has continued to trend lower this afternoon. The 1 month NDF was last around 1397.50 which is 1.35% below NY closing levels (in USD/KRW terms). If we can maintain these levels for the rest of the session, it will be the won's strongest daily gain (1 month NDF) since March of this year.

  • Onshore equities have continued to edge higher this afternoon (Kospi +1.50%), while offshore investors have added +$177mn to local stocks.
  • Today's gain also comes amid a renewed focus from the authorities on curbing depreciation pressures.
  • Tomorrow, August goods balance and current account figures are due.

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