KRWUSD catalysts
Catalysts and events linked to KRWUSD, newest first.
KRWUSD stock catalysts and risks
Latest published review: 2026-10-20
| Development | Transmission channel | Evidence | Condition to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Korea schedules October policy decision as markets assess whether to change its 3% base rate 2026-10-18 · Watch | the won is exposed to repricing of the expected Bank of Korea policy path | The policy board is due to decide on the base rate on Oct. 22, currently 3.00% | Not recorded |
| South Korea orders tougher monitoring of offshore perpetual-contract platforms linked to Korean securities 2026-10-17 · Watch | The announcement affects derivatives-market access but does not establish a clear net direction for the won | The regulators targeted offshore product monitoring rather than announcing a currency or capital-control measure | Not recorded |
| South Korean stocks trigger circuit breakers during technology-led market rout 2026-10-16 · Down | A sharp equity selloff can increase demand for dollars and pressure the won | Korean benchmark markets experienced circuit-breaker-level selling | Not recorded |
| South Korea and the United States hold their first finance and monetary-policy coordination meeting 2026-10-16 · Up | stronger US-Korea financial coordination can support confidence in the won during external volatility. | Finance and monetary authorities from both countries held their first dedicated two-plus-two meeting and discussed bilateral financial cooperation. | Not recorded |
| South Korean shares plunge as chipmakers extend losses amid AI investment concerns 2026-10-15 · Down | Heavy foreign-equity selling and weaker technology-export sentiment pressure the won against the dollar. | Yonhap reported that the Korean won weakened as South Korean stocks plunged. | Not recorded |
| South Korea's KOSPI plunges 7.6% as chipmakers lead a broad technology selloff 2026-10-15 · Down | equity outflows and weaker risk appetite pressure the won | The KOSPI recorded a six-month-low selloff led by export-oriented technology stocks | Not recorded |
| South Korea's KOSPI plunges 7.57% as foreign investors sell amid rate and AI-investment concerns 2026-10-15 · Down | Equity outflows and reduced semiconductor risk appetite weaken the won against the dollar | Foreign investors recorded 4.8 trillion won of net selling during the selloff | Not recorded |
| South Korea's Kospi rebounds after AI-led selloff triggers simultaneous circuit breakers 2026-10-15 · Down | Foreign equity selling raises demand for dollars against the won | Foreign investors sold a net 4.8 trillion won during the selloff | Not recorded |
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DateCardAvg 5d
- 2026-10-18Bank of Korea schedules October policy decision as markets assess whether to change its 3% base rateKOSPI KRWUSD KTB 3Y
- 2026-10-17South Korea orders tougher monitoring of offshore perpetual-contract platforms linked to Korean securitiesKOSPI200 FUTURES KRWUSD
- 2026-10-16South Korean stocks trigger circuit breakers during technology-led market rout005930.KS EWY KRWUSD+4.08%
- 2026-10-16South Korea and the United States hold their first finance and monetary-policy coordination meetingEWY KRWUSD+4.08%
- 2026-10-15South Korea's KOSPI plunges 7.57% as foreign investors sell amid rate and AI-investment concerns005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-15South Korea's Kospi rebounds after AI-led selloff triggers simultaneous circuit breakers005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-15South Korea's KOSPI plunges 7.57% as AI investment concerns trigger circuit breakers005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-15South Korea's KOSPI plunges 7.6% as chipmakers lead a broad technology selloff005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-15South Korea's KOSPI plunges 7.6% as chipmakers lead a broad technology selloff005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-15South Korean shares plunge as chipmakers extend losses amid AI investment concerns005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-15South Korean shares plunge as chipmakers extend losses amid AI investment concerns005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-13South Korean chip shares drive KOSPI down 5.46% as investors retreat from AI and Chinese competition concerns005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-13South Korean chip shares drive KOSPI down 5.46% as investors retreat from AI and Chinese competition concerns005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-12Bank of Korea Governor Shin says inflation will stay above target as chip strength lifts growth005930.KS KOSPI KRW KRWUSD
- 2026-10-12Bank of Korea forms advisory committee on digital currencies and tokenized depositsBTCUSD KRWUSD
- 2026-10-11South Korea reports record current-account surplus through August as goods exports exceed $100 billion for a third monthHG1! KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-10South Korean exports surpass 100 billion dollars in June as semiconductor shipments drive tradeKOSPI KRWUSD SK HYNIX
- 2026-10-08South Korea verifies reports of diesel and jet-fuel shipments to Russia from its portsGASOIL SINGAPORE KRWUSD SK INNOVATION
- 2026-10-08Bank of Korea reports record August current-account surplus as semiconductor exports strengthenKOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-08Bank of Korea reports record August current-account surplus as semiconductor exports strengthenKOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-05South Korea's growth outlook stays in focus as markets watch the Bank of Korea for policy guidanceEWY KOSPI KRWUSD-11.15%
- 2026-10-04Bank of Korea raises its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% on the chip boom005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-10-04Bank of Korea raises its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% on the chip boom005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-09-30South Korea's August industrial output falls as auto production slumps and finance minister signals bond supportKOSPI KR10Y KRWUSD
- 2026-09-30South Korea's August industrial output falls as auto production slumps and finance minister signals bond supportKOSPI KR10Y KRWUSD
- 2026-09-23Asian Development Bank raises South Korea's 2026 growth forecast on AI chip exports and consumption recovery005930.KS KRWUSD
- 2026-09-23Asian Development Bank raises South Korea's 2026 growth forecast on AI chip exports and consumption recovery005930.KS KRWUSD
- 2026-09-20South Korea and ASEAN call for closer trade cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensionsEWY KOSPI KRWUSD+3.24%
- 2026-09-20South Korea and ASEAN call for closer economic partnership at Manila ministerial meeting000660.KS 005930.KS KRWUSD
- 2026-09-20South Korean exporters face fresh watchpoint as China keeps loan rates on hold000660.KS 005930.KS KRWUSD
- 2026-09-13South Korea’s OECD leading indicator rises to highest in world as three-year Treasury yield tops 4%KRWUSD KTB03Y
- 2026-09-13South Korea’s OECD leading indicator rises to highest in world as three-year Treasury yield tops 4%KRWUSD KTB03Y
- 2026-08-10South Korea reports 45.3% export growth in first 10 days of August, with semiconductors up 155%000660.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-08-10KDI reports Korea’s semiconductor-led export and capex rebound in August outlook005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-08-10KDI upgrades South Korea outlook to 'expanding recovery' on semiconductors and exportsKOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-08-04South Korea Financial Services Commission tightens rules on high-risk ETFs to curb retail losses122630.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-08-04Korean export performance in early June drives record trade surplus and strong corporate profits000660.KS 005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-08-04Taiwan industrial production growth exceeds 20 percent annualised, signaling strong tech cycleKRWUSD SOXX TAIEX TSM-0.16%
- 2026-07-30South Korea extends waiver of group visa fees for Chinese tourists through end-2026003490 KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-07-30South Korea imposes tighter controls on high‑risk single‑stock leveraged products after market routKRWUSD KS11
- 2026-07-30AMRO July update lifts ASEAN+3 growth forecasts on AI semiconductor boom, including Korea and ChinaKOSPI KRWUSD TAIEX TWDUSD
- 2026-07-30Recent WTO discussions underscore mounting frictions in technology and industrial goods tradeKRWUSD NVDA SOX+12.28%
- 2026-07-29ADB lifts South Korea 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% on semiconductor upcycle despite energy and tariff risks005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
- 2026-07-29AMRO cites stronger-than-expected AI-related demand lifting ASEAN+3 growth outlook, benefitting Korea’s export cycle000660.KS 005930.KS KRWUSD KS11
- 2026-07-29AMRO sharply upgrades South Korea 2026 GDP forecast to 3.1% and nudges inflation higherKOSPI KRWUSD KTB3Y
- 2026-07-28MSCI EM Asia equities gain nearly 1% with KOSPI up about 1% on crude price drop and AI earnings focusKOSPI KRWUSD MSCI_EM_ASIA
- 2026-07-28AMRO ASEAN+3 update highlights Korea among beneficiaries of AI-driven semiconductor export strengthKOSDAQ KRWUSD
- 2026-07-27AMRO cuts 2026 inflation projection for ASEAN+3 while lifting Korea’s forecast3Y_KTB_YIELD KRWUSD KRX_BANKS_INDEX
- 2026-07-27AMRO cuts 2026 inflation projection for ASEAN+3 while lifting Korea’s forecast3Y_KTB_YIELD KRWUSD KRX_BANKS_INDEX
- 2026-07-27AMRO notes robust semiconductor exports in ASEAN+3, underpinning Korea’s growth outlook000660.KS 005930.KS KOSPI KRWUSD
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