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Korean won weakens further against US dollar as Iran conflict persists
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The South Korean won weakened further against the US dollar on Friday as talks between the United States and Iran to end their month-long conflict showed no immediate progress. It opened at 1,508.6 won per dollar, down 1.6 won from the previous session. The escalating Middle East crisis has driven up global oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, hitting import-dependent South Korea.
South Korean stocks opened sharply lower on Friday amid heightened risk-off sentiment from renewed Middle East tensions. The KOSPI benchmark fell 3.74% to 5,256.46 in the first 20 minutes of trading. Uncertainty in U.S.-Iran negotiations fueled the decline.
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South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on March 24 amid hopes of easing Middle East tensions, following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of talks with Iran and a five-day postponement of strikes. The KOSPI index rose 4.25% at open, reaching 5,602.08, up 3.63%, after 15 minutes of trading.
South Korean stocks tumbled nearly 6% on March 9 amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran driving oil past $100 per barrel. The won hit a 17-year low of 1,495.5 per dollar as circuit breakers activated. President Lee Jae-myung ordered a fuel price cap to curb soaring petroleum costs.
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The Kenyan shilling has been ranked by Bloomberg data among the top five most stable currencies globally, with volatility of just 1.5 percent over the past year. This ranking reinforces confidence in the country's economic management efforts. Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge attributes the stability to improvements in the nation's external financial position.
Kenya's Central Bank Governor Kamau Thugge has attributed the Kenyan shilling's 18-month stability against the US dollar to strong foreign exchange reserves and other factors. The currency has traded between 128 and 130 shillings per dollar during this period. This marks a significant turnaround from its 21% crash in 2023.
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The Egyptian pound has declined steadily against the US dollar in recent days, reaching LE47.95 on Tuesday from LE46.72 a week earlier. The drop stems from foreign investors and funds withdrawing from emerging nation bond markets, with nearly LE12 billion (US$250 million) exiting Egypt’s market over the past week.
Korean won opens lower as Iran crisis persists
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