Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14
South Korean Won Jumps 0.7% to 1,486.20 on SK Hynix ADR Inflow Bets
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14

South Korean Won Jumps 0.7% to 1,486.20 on SK Hynix ADR Inflow Bets

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14

Summary

  • 1,486.20 per dollar marked the won’s strongest level since May 12 after it climbed as much as 0.7% in Tuesday trading.
  • SK Hynix drove the move, with traders expecting dollar inflows tied to its American depositary receipts to be converted into won in the local market.
  • That rally made the won Asia’s best-performing currency on Tuesday, underscoring how a single anticipated corporate-related flow can sway regional FX trading.

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