Yen’s Plunge Is a Blessing and a Curse for People in South Korea
South Koreans are celebrating after the yen fell to its lowest level against the won in 15 years.
2023-12-01 06:21
China Remains Risk for EM Equity Rally Driven by Earnings, Flows
Emerging-market stocks drifted lower after a four-week rally as concerns about China’s economic recovery returned and investors assessed
2023-11-27 18:17
Won Seen Having Upper Hand Over Baht as Asia’s Best Currency
The South Korean won will probably maintain its lead as the best-performing Asian currency this quarter, keeping ahead
2023-11-27 09:16
As US Dollar Weakens, Emerging-Market Currencies Are Back Up After Wild Year
Nearing the end of a tumultuous year for assets in developing countries, a key index of emerging-market currencies
2023-11-21 10:49
Japan Monthly Tourism Numbers Return to Pre-Covid Level
More tourists came to Japan in October than in the same month in 2019 before the pandemic, a
2023-11-15 16:22
US, South Korea Chide North Korea for Sending Arms to Russia
The US and South Korea condemned North Korea for providing arms to Russia for its war in Ukraine,
2023-11-09 16:27
Singapore Dollar’s Heydays Seen Numbered as Exports Lose Steam
The Singapore dollar has held up fairly well against the stronger greenback this year but its resilience may
2023-10-09 08:57
Carry Trades Play Catch Up in Asia as Other EM Regions Go Dovish
Emerging Asian currencies have been less attractive than most of their global peers as carry-trade targets over the
2023-09-21 14:24
China Helps Tourism in Japan Edge Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
The number of foreign visitors to Japan recovered to 86% of pre-pandemic levels in August with Chinese tourists
2023-09-20 16:23
Emerging-Market Rally Runs Into Doubts Over China and Fed
A rally in emerging markets faded as doubts over China’s commitment to revive its faltering economy and confusion
2023-08-28 23:22
Tech-Reliant Won Counts on Boost From Nvidia’s Sales Forecast
AI chipmaker Nvidia Corp.’s better-than expected earnings may be the catalyst the tech-reliant Korean won is looking for.
2023-08-28 06:54
Markets Brace for Swings After High-Rates Mantra of Jackson Hole
Traders are girding for a volatile start to the week after US and European policymakers signaled interest rates
2023-08-27 22:59