Mar 9
Fed Rate Uncertainty: Analyzing the USD/KRW Volatility and South Korean Equity Strategy Amid US Debt Fears
1. Global Trigger: The Macro Shift The current global narrative is fixated on the Federal Reserve’s pivot trajectory, overlaid with significant domestic US financial strain. Despite evidence of a slowing US economy, indicated by sluggish hiring and lower-than-expected Q4 2025 GDP revisions, inflation data suggests the Fed Funds Effective Rate of 3.64% remains restrictive. This high-rate…