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Won-Dollar exchange rate holds steady at 1380.9 won

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The won-dollar exchange rate remained unchanged at 1380.9 won on the morning of the 28th, matching the previous day's closing price.
  • Expectations are for the exchange rate to decline today, driven by anticipated net stock purchases from foreign investors.
  • A market analyst noted that Nvidia's stock surge overnight could boost AI-related stocks in Asian markets.

The South Korean won held its ground against the U.S. dollar on the morning of August 28, with the exchange rate standing at 1380.9 won per dollar. This figure matches the closing rate from the previous trading day, indicating a period of stability in the currency market.

Market analysts suggest that the won-dollar exchange rate may see a decline today. This forecast is largely based on the expectation of significant net purchases of domestic stocks by foreign investors. Such inflows of foreign capital often strengthen the local currency as demand for it increases.

Min Kyung-won, a researcher at Woori Bank, commented on the potential market movements. "Nvidia's stock price surged overnight," he noted, suggesting that this could lead to a rise in artificial intelligence (AI) related stocks across Asian markets. This global trend could influence foreign investment sentiment towards South Korean equities, potentially driving the anticipated net purchases.

Nvidia's stock price surged overnight. This could lead to a rise in artificial intelligence (AI) related stocks across Asian markets.

โ€” Min Kyung-wonA researcher at Woori Bank commenting on market influences.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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