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Reflecting Tariff Negotiation Settlement and Consumer Recovery Annual Average Growth Rate Revised Up to 1% "Recovery Trend Will Be Even Clearer Next Year" Bank of Korea Also Expected to Raise Forecast Soon Global investment banks (IBs) are successive
"Isn't the Bank of Korea simply an institution that adjusts interest rates or inflation? Isn't structural reform the responsibility of the government or the National Assembly?" On the 6th, the BOK raised this question at the beginning of a post about
U.S. Allows Investments in Gold, Private Equity, and Infrastructure Guaranteeing Employee Choice and Diversity Korea Unable to Take Initiative Even With New Products The United States is supplementing its pension policies to increase retirement plan
September futures price $4.39 per pound International copper prices have been moving sideways at the steeply dropped level from a week ago. This is due to the U.S. government's removal of the 50% tariff on refined copper, but as the possibility of re
The U.S. semiconductor company reported an operating loss of $134 million (₩18.61 billion), swinging into the red. This marks AMD’s first operating loss in 10 quarters since Q4 2022. AMD announced on the 5th (local time) that its Q2 revenue hit $7.68
As the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, President of the United States, on countries worldwide are about to take effect, attention is focused on the tariffs for items such as semiconductors, which will be announced next week. Industry insi
Millennium Management, a US hedge fund managing assets worth KRW 100 trillion, is investing about KRW 350 billion in the Korean stock market. The investment will be made by entrusting funds to a domestic asset management company. According to the ass
Semiconductor stocks are weak. This is due to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remark about imposing tariffs on semiconductors. As of 9:20 a.m. on the 6th, Samsung Electronics was trading at 68,850₩, down 1,050₩ (1.5%) from the previous day, whil
Semiconductor and pharmaceutical stocks simultaneously weak Impact of Trump's announced tariffs The KOSPI index is showing a decline in early trading on the 6th due to selling from foreign investors and institutions. Investor caution regarding tariff
President Donald Trump of the United States announced that he is considering four candidates as potential chairs for the next Federal Reserve (Fed), including two individuals named "Kevin" and two others. According to CNBC and USA Today on the 5th (l
Additional tariffs announced on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals following automobiles and steel... South Korea fears export blow U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs imposed on various countries will take full effect at 12:01 a.m. (U.S
The three major U.S. stock indexes all declined. This was interpreted as a result of weakened investor sentiment following news that the service sector, which accounts for about 70% of the U.S. economy, has deteriorated due to the impact of tariffs.
◆Kim Keon-hee Appears Before Special Prosecutor—A First in Constitutional History Kim Keon-hee, wife of former President Yoon Seok-yeol, will appear as a suspect at 10 a.m. on the 6th before the special investigation team set up at KT Gwanghwamun Bui
Semiconductor tariffs to be announced next week Also boasts about "opening the closed Korean market" President Donald Trump of the United States has signaled plans to implement tariffs as high as 250% on imported pharmaceuticals. In an interview with
Steep drop in consumer goods imports as tariffs begin Due to the imposition of tariffs, imports of consumer goods into the United States sharply declined, resulting in the U.S. trade deficit for June falling by 16% to $60.2 billion (approximately ₩83
Emphasizes "We want semiconductors to be produced in the United States" "Pharmaceuticals: small amounts at first, 150% after a year and a half, finally 250%" President Donald Trump announced that he will unveil a new semiconductor tariff plan next we
ETF Promotion, Stock Investment Regulation "Administrative guidance persists even as market changes rapidly" Reporter Sooji Na, Securities Department "Which tune should we be dancing to?" An ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) manager at an asset management c
Q&A Regarding Adjustment of Major Shareholder Capital Gains Tax Criteria "Able to Fully Gather Diverse Opinions" Kang Yoo-jung, spokesperson for the presidential office, stated on the 5th regarding the criteria for major shareholder capital gains tax
Consumer prices in July showed a 2% increase for the second consecutive month, maintaining an upward trend due to rising prices of processed foods and seafood. According to 'Consumer Price Trends in July' announced by Statistics Korea on the 5th, las
Major U.S. indices, which plummeted due to an 'employment shock,' rebounded in just one day. This is interpreted as growing expectations for a rate cut. On the 4th (local time), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 44,173.64, up 585.06 p
◆ Strong performance on the New York Stock Exchange…influx of bargain hunters After plunging following the release of an employment report suggesting a weakening US labor market, the New York Stock Exchange closed higher. On the 4th local time, the D
Recently, dollar deposits in major Asian countries have surged to record highs. There are concerns that, depending on the speed of interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), dollar deposits could act as a powder keg for global fin
Focus on Increased Possibility of a September Rate Cut 82% of Companies Reporting Q2 Earnings Surpassed Expectations On the 4th (local time), the U.S. stock market rebounded as dip-buying emerged following a steep drop caused by a shock in employment
The European Union (EU) expects that the Trump administration will formalize a 15% tariff on automobiles and other EU exports this week and announce an executive order applying a rate lower than 15% to certain aircraft components. According to a Bloo
Focus on September rate cut possibility, Wall Street index futures on the rise Japanese stocks fall due to concerns over yen appreciation After US stocks plunged on the 4th (local time) due to shocking job deterioration, stock index futures rebounded
From September, daily output to rise by 547,000 barrels As U.S. and Brazil gain market share Lifting of production cuts advanced by one year Concerns arise over possible oil oversupply "Prices may drop to $60 per barrel" OPEC+, the coalition comprisi
Stocks related to token securities (ST) have risen one after another. This is due to expectations that the stalled process of incorporating ST into the institutional framework may accelerate as the National Assembly is set to begin discussions on the
The KRW-USD exchange rate plummeted to the mid-1,380 won level (meaning the value of the Korean won increased). This was due to the rise in the value of the Korean won following evidence of weakness in the US job market. On the 4th in the Seoul forei
Taxation on virtual asset income has been postponed until 2027 due to insufficient legal grounds and lack of investor protection measures, but as systems are improved and international cooperation increases, the possibility of implementation is growi
Willingness to Revise 39% High Tariffs Switzerland has expressed its willingness to revise the existing negotiation plan to avoid the 39％ high tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. On the 3rd (local time), Reuters reported that Swiss Econ