Weekly Stock Recommendations Show Strong Performance by Korea Investment & Securities In the latest report released by Korea Economic News, the weekly performance of stock recommendations by various securities firms has been closely analyzed. This week, Korea Investment & Securities topped the list by achieving the highest return among eight selected stocks. The firm recorded…

The Declining Fortune of Retail Pharmacy Chains The Declining Fortune of Retail Pharmacy Chains In the ever-evolving landscape of the U.S. healthcare market, retail pharmacy chains like Walgreens Boots Alliance and CVS Health are facing significant challenges. Recently, these companies have made headlines for their decision to close a substantial number of their physical locations.…

Recent Trends in Corporate Paper and Short-Term Bonds Recent Trends in Corporate Paper and Short-Term Bonds Last week, a significant report emerged indicating that a total of 18 securities firms have issued corporate paper (CP) and electronic short-term bonds (전단채) amounting to an impressive 6.7 trillion KRW. This large issuance reflects the ongoing development and…

U.S. Stock Market: Growing Fears of Economic Recession The Current State of the U.S. Stock Market: Growing Fears of Economic Recession The U.S. stock market has recently experienced a significant downturn, causing investors to become increasingly anxious about the potential for an economic recession. As July’s employment data showed signs of weakness, major indices plummeted,…

Korea Economic News: Market Fluctuations and Financial Risk Management Korea Economic News: Market Fluctuations and Financial Risk Management In recent Korea Economic News, there’s been a notable downturn in major stock indices, triggering discussions about the implications for the economy and financial markets. The KOSPI index fell by 101.49 points, while the KOSDAQ index experienced…

Portugal’s Central Bank Forecasts Fund Inflows from WGBI Inclusion Portugal’s Central Bank Forecasts Fund Inflows from WGBI Inclusion The recent news about Portugal’s prospective entry into the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) has stirred discussions among investors and economists alike. A senior economist from Portugal’s central bank has expressed optimism regarding the potential for substantial…

Exchange Rate Movement Insights Understanding the Dollar-Won Exchange Rate Movement The recent fluctuations in the dollar-won exchange rate have garnered significant attention within the financial markets. As the exchange rate moves away from the 1,380 won range, analysts are beginning to assess the implications of this change. In particular, Credit Agricole (CA) has published insights…

Declining LNG Terminal Investments in South Korea Declining LNG Terminal Investments in South Korea In recent news compiled by Korea Economic News, there has been a growing concern regarding the overinvestment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals across South Korea. As the country shifts its focus towards carbon neutrality and increasing the share of renewable…

Impact of U.S. Economic Slowdown on Dollar-Won NDF Market The recent fluctuations in the New York non-deliverable forward (NDF) market have been a topic of significant discussion among financial analysts and investors alike. Understanding these trends not only provides insights into foreign exchange dynamics but also reflects broader economic concerns. In this blog post, we…