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JPYKRW Consolidates Back Above 10 Amid Global Risk off

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  • We have seen that the sharp CNY depreciation in recent weeks has been weighing on EM FX, including KRW, which is approaching the 1,300 level (2009 highs vs. USD).
  • In addition, JPY has been appreciating sharply this week as global risk off environment has led to a significant consolidation in LT bond yields.
  • JPYKRW, which has historically been very sensitive to a sudden rise in price volatility, has been consolidating higher after reaching a local low at 9.57 in the end of April.
  • The pair found resistance at 10.1130 earlier today, which corresponds to the 23.6% Fibo retracement of the 9.57 – 11.87 range.
  • Next level to watch on the topside stands at 10.1860 (100DMA).

Source: Bloomberg/MNI

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