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Won Marginally Firmer On Monday

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The Won was marginally firmer on Monday, USD/KRW ticked lower as broader USD trends dominated flows as tomorrow's FOMC meeting comes into view.

  • USD/KRW closed at 1324.35, ~0.1% lower than opening levels.
  • The pair remains in an uptrend, bulls target a break of 2023 highs at 1343.10 opening up the 1350 handle. To turn the tide bears focus on the 200-Day EMA (1307.73).
  • In the equity space the KOSPI fell 1% and the KOSDAQ was ~0.9% lower.
  • The local docket is empty today.
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The Won was marginally firmer on Monday, USD/KRW ticked lower as broader USD trends dominated flows as tomorrow's FOMC meeting comes into view.

  • USD/KRW closed at 1324.35, ~0.1% lower than opening levels.
  • The pair remains in an uptrend, bulls target a break of 2023 highs at 1343.10 opening up the 1350 handle. To turn the tide bears focus on the 200-Day EMA (1307.73).
  • In the equity space the KOSPI fell 1% and the KOSDAQ was ~0.9% lower.
  • The local docket is empty today.