Conflito no Irã
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.
A Fórmula 1 cancelou oficialmente os grandes prêmios do Bahrein e da Arábia Saudita do calendário de 2026 devido à continuidade do conflito no Irã. As ações da Liberty Media caíram cerca de 7% após a notícia. A medida afeta as taxas de hospedagem, mas mantém intactas as principais fontes de receita.
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The South Korean won opened at 1,503.2 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, down 3.5 won from the previous session, amid mixed signals on U.S.-Iran talks to end their monthlong conflict. The White House said Wednesday that the two sides had held 'productive' discussions, while Tehran insisted no negotiations took place. Global oil prices have surged with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, raising concerns for energy-import-dependent South Korea.