The South Korean won has become the weakest major currency in early 2026, falling 2.37% against the US dollar amid persistent supply-demand imbalances and strong outbound investment, while the KOSPI surges and authorities consider macroprudential measures to stabilize the market.
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Won Emerges as Weakest Currency—Dollar-Won Rate Shows Heightened Sensitivity to Upside Drivers
The South Korean won has become the weakest major currency in early 2026, falling 2.37% against the US dollar amid persistent supply-demand imbalances and strong outbound investment, while the KOSPI surges and authorities consider macroprudential measures to stabilize the market.
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance is considering new macroprudential measures targeting financial institutions to curb excessive dollar demand from retail investors, as recent exchange rate volatility highlights risks of a self-reinforcing cycle of won depreciation.
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Ministry of Economy and Finance Considers Macroprudential Measures to Curb Excess Dollar Demand from Retail Investors (Comprehensive)
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance is considering new macroprudential measures targeting financial institutions to curb excessive dollar demand from retail investors, as recent exchange rate volatility highlights risks of a self-reinforcing cycle of won depreciation.
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