Mercados Financeiros
Seoul shares open higher amid hopes for easing Mideast tensions
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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.
Crude oil prices have climbed above $110 per barrel—up 20% in days and over 50% since the war began—as the US-Israel conflict with Iran persists into its second week, fueling fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf. Asian markets tumbled, while US President Donald Trump called the spike a 'necessary sacrifice' for security.
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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.
Uma paralisação parcial do governo dos EUA iniciada em 1º de outubro atrasou relatórios econômicos chave, incluindo os dados de empregos de setembro, complicando a próxima decisão de taxa de juros do Federal Reserve. Os mercados esperam esmagadoramente um corte de 25 pontos-base na reunião do FOMC de 28-29 de outubro, mas a incerteza pode levar a uma pausa surpresa. Altas avaliações em ações e criptomoedas aumentam os riscos de volatilidade no mercado.