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Dollar Value Drops on WSJ Report The dollar-won exchange rate significantly expanded its decline in overnight trading, retreating to the mid-1440s. This was due to reports that U.S. President Donald Trump would not announce additional tariffs on his
◆ Trump: "America's Golden Age Has Just Begun" President Donald Trump was inaugurated on the 20th local time. In his inaugural address, he stated, "I will put America first," and declared, "America's golden age is just beginning." He further emphasiz
The meme coin (trending cryptocurrency) 'Official Trump', issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, has been listed in Korea. According to the industry on the 20th, the Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone has started supporting trading for Official T
The donations for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration have set a new record. On the 20th (local time), ABC News reported that the donations for Trump's inauguration totaled $250 million (approximately 362.7 billion won). According to the repo
Bank of Korea, Unusually Releases Revised Economic Outlook in January Reflects Negative Impact of Last Year's Q4 Impeachment Downgraded from November's 1.9% Forecast Uncertainty Twice as High as During Roh and Park's Impeachments Revises Forecast Aft
'Kimchi Premium' Exceeds 5% at One Point Bitcoin Surpasses 160 Million Won 'Record High' The Kimchi Premium, which indicates the price difference of cryptocurrencies between domestic and international markets, exceeded 5% at one point. It is analyzed
On the 20th, a day before the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the won-dollar exchange rate fell to the early 1450 won range (the value of the won rose). Amid market watchfulness, the won showed a generally strong trend, touching th
Rising Food Prices Due to Avian Flu and Climate Change Lowest Approval Rating for Democrats Amid Inflation Will Trump's Second Administration Follow the Same Path? WSJ: "Experts Predict Rising Inflation" As food prices continue to rise in the United
As the high exchange rate trend continues, industry analysis suggests that the burden on our economy from increased raw material import costs and overseas investment expenses will outweigh the benefits of export effects. There are calls for the gover
The Kimchi Premium, which indicates the price difference of cryptocurrencies between domestic and overseas markets, once exceeded 5%. It is analyzed that domestic cryptocurrency investment demand has increased following the issuance of the meme coin
The Bank of Korea has projected that this year's economic growth rate will be limited to 1.6~1.7%. It is expected to fall 0.2~0.3 percentage points below the previous forecast of 1.9% announced at the end of November. The decline in growth rate due t
China has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third consecutive month. This move is interpreted as a decision to observe the situation following the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump before deciding on the scale of liqu
HappyBlock Completes VASP Registration Second Among Brokerage Platform Companies Role in Executing Institutional Investor Orders Upon Bitcoin Spot ETF Introduction Financial authorities have completed the registration of HappyBlock, a virtual asset b
The 'Official Trump' ($TRUMP) meme coin, issued ahead of the official inauguration of Donald Trump as the President of the United States, has surged. Solana, which forms the basis of the Official Trump ecosystem, also hit an all-time high. As of 7 a.
Concerns Over 80% Ownership by Trump Group Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, has launched his own meme coin '$TRUMP' ahead of his inauguration. This coin reached the 19th position in cryptocurrency market capitalization within two days of its r
Secretary Yellen: "Suspension of Civil Service Fund Payments from the 21st, Debt Ceiling Reached Between 14th and 23rd of This Month" Urges Congress to Raise or Suspend Debt Ceiling National Debt Ratio Expected to Reach Record High in 10 Years As the
As the expectation grows that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise its benchmark interest rate this month, fears of unwinding yen carry trades are spreading again in the market. There is concern that another 'Black Monday' could occur, similar to last
Inauguration Day on the 20th (local time) Attention on whether he will sign executive orders such as imposing tariffs The biggest issue for the New York stock market this week (20th-24th) is the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washing
China successfully maintained a 5% growth rate last year, providing a sigh of relief for investors. Despite the worst start in over eight years due to U.S. pressure, the Chinese stock market rebounded thanks to the solid economic growth rate. On the
American AI search engine startup Perplexity has proposed a merger with TikTok's US entity. Given TikTok's opposition to selling its US entity, Perplexity has suggested a compromise to establish a new entity through a merger. On the 18th (local time)
Major foreign media outlets have reported the arrest of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is accused of being the ringleader of a rebellion related to the December 3 martial law declaration, as breaking news. Reuters reported on the 19th that the court's
The Israeli cabinet has given final approval to a ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian militant faction Hamas. On the 18th (local time), the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the entire cabinet approved the agreement afte
<January 17, Friday> The New York Stock Exchange saw its biggest weekly gain since early November last year, following Trump's election. Despite concerns that the Trump administration, set to begin on the 20th, would immediately impose tariffs, Presi
In the New York stock market, major indices closed higher ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. In addition to expectations for the next administration, supply and demand factors due to the expiration of options also pushed
Lee Bo-bae, Hankyung.com Guest Reporter newsinfo@hankyung.com
Ministry of Strategy and Finance Releases January Economic Trends "Concerns Over Economic Downturn Due to Employment Slowdown" "IMF and WB Raise Forecast by 0.5%P" Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States, major internat
Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting on 23-24 "Expected to Raise Base Rate to 0.5% Annually" Focus on Market Volatility Post-Trump Inauguration on the 20th A majority of the Bank of Japan's policy board members, who decide the base interest rate, ar
Ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the won-dollar exchange rate slightly rose (the value of the won fell). Although the strong dollar was somewhat calming, it was analyzed that there was high caution due to the launch of
A representative of a cryptocurrency exchange, who was tried for attempting to leak military secrets by contacting an active-duty officer after receiving cryptocurrency worth 700 million won from a person suspected to be a North Korean agent, was sen
The three major indices of the U.S. New York Stock Exchange fell simultaneously. It is estimated that profit-taking occurred. Apple, the largest by market capitalization, fell more than 4%, increasing downward pressure. On the 16th (local time) at th