中東情勢の不透明感が続く中、予想を上回る米国のインフレ統計を受け、水曜日の韓国ウォンは対ドルで急落した。
ウォンは前日比3.9ウォン安の1ドル＝1,493.8ウォンで取引を開始した。火曜日には17.5ウォン急落し、4月4日以来の安値となる1,489.9ウォンを記録していた。
米国の消費者物価は4月に2カ月連続で急上昇し、過去3年近くで最大の年間インフレ率を記録した。これにより、米連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）が金利を据え置くとの見通しが強まった。
ワシントンとテヘラン間の協議が進展しないことで中東の緊張は高止まりしており、ウェスト・テキサス・インターミディエイト（WTI）原油先物は1バレル＝102ドルを上回った。原油価格の上昇は、エネルギーを輸入に依存する韓国においてドル需要を押し上げている。
水曜午前9時30分時点の韓国総合株価指数（KOSPI）は、外国人投資家による大幅な売り越しに押され、2.46％下落の7,447.17となった。
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The South Korean won fell sharply past the 1,500-won level against the US dollar on Thursday as global oil prices surged amid escalating Middle East tensions. It opened at 1,505 won per dollar, down 21.9 won from the previous session, breaching the psychologically and technically critical threshold.
The South Korean won rose further against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a possible swift end to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The won opened at 1,493 per dollar, up 2.2 won from the previous session. This follows a surge to 1,495.2 won per dollar on Tuesday, recovering from a 17-year low of 1,517.3 won.
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The Korean won fell to a nearly two-month low against the U.S. dollar on Friday amid persistent volatility in financial markets due to the Middle East crisis. At 3:30 p.m., the won was quoted at 1,476.4 per dollar, down 8.3 won from the previous session and marking its weakest level since January 20. The Bank of Korea stated it is closely monitoring developments and preparing responses as volatility could continue depending on the situation.
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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South Korean shares opened nearly 1 percent higher Friday amid hopes the U.S.-Israel war against Iran may end sooner than expected. The benchmark KOSPI rose 0.94 percent to 5,817.11, while the won rebounded from its 17-year low.
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Wednesday amid hopes for an end to the monthlong Middle East war. The KOSPI benchmark surged 5.49% to 5,330.04 at open, reaching 5,299.02, up 4.88%, after 15 minutes. U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on ending the Iran operation fueled the rally.
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South Korean stocks soared nearly 3 percent and the won strengthened sharply on April 3 amid reports of Iran drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor Strait of Hormuz traffic, fueling hopes of easing oil supply disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict. The KOSPI index climbed 2.74 percent to 5,377.30, while the won rose to 1,505.2 per U.S. dollar.