Japan Nikkei Leads Market Rebound on Hopes of Middle East De-Escalation
Japan's Nikkei share average rose 5.24 percent on Wednesday, marking a sharp market rebound after its worst month since the 2008 financial crisis. Investors...
Korean Bonds Enter FTSE World Government Index as Geopolitical Risks Weigh
South Korea's government bonds begin entering the FTSE World Government Bond Index on Wednesday. This bond market milestone gives Seoul access to an estimated...
South Korea Won Hits 17-Year Low as Middle East War Escalates
The South Korean currency fell sharply to a 17-year low against the US dollar on Tuesday. This currency pressure stems from the escalating Middle...
North Korea Allows Private Crabbing as Chinese Investors Flock to Yellow Sea Coast
North Korea appears to be allowing private individuals to go crabbing for the first time since the pandemic. Entrepreneurs are flocking to the Yellow...
South Korea Won Faces Severe Currency Pressure as Exchange Rate Breaches 1,500
The South Korean won averaged 1,489.3 per dollar through the first 27 days of March. This currency pressure pushed the monthly average to the...
