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Won Holds Familiar Range, Yellen Arrives In South Korea

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Spot USD/KRW has edged higher in early dealing to last trade at KRW1,319.00, up 1.70 fig. on the day. Overnight deterioration in risk sentiment seems to be the driver. Topside technical focus remains on KRW1,326.65, a recent cyclical high. Bears would be pleased by a fall through the 50-DMA/Jun 27 low at KRW1,283.63/1,280.65.

  • USD/KRW 1-month NDF last seen at KRW1,318.40, a touch lower on the day. Bears keep an eye on the 50-DMA/Jun 28 low at KRW1,282.16/1,279.75. Bulls look to a jump towards Jul 15 cycle high of KRW1,329.02.
  • BoK & FSC chiefs agreed to tighten policy coordination to ensure macroeconomic and financial market stability, as elevated volatility remains a concern.
  • U.S. Tsy Sec Yellen has touched down in Seoul and will hold talks with President Yoon, FinMin Choo & BoK Gov Rhee.
  • South Korea's trade data for the first 20 days of the month will hit the wires on Thursday, with PPI coming up on Friday.

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