September 23, 2024 05:36 GMT
SOUTH KOREA: Bond Wrap
SOUTH KOREA
- Korea’s export momentum seasonally adjusted continues to prove the resilience of the economy and challenges those calling for a rate cut.
- Exports when seasonally adjusted rose 18% (whilst non s/a showed contraction of -1.1%).
- This likely supports the BOK decision to hold rates steady despite protestations from the politicians.
- Equity markets steady as bond yields moved higher.
2yr 2.881% (+2bp) 5yr 2.9% (+3.5bp) 10yr 3.046% (+3.5bp) 30yr 2.896% (+2bp)
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