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Fed’s rate hike puts pressure on the BOK to tighten further

The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate to 3.75 to 4 percent, citing stubborn inflation and projecting another increase this year.

2026.9.17

Won bucks strong dollar, weak yen as chip dollars flood into Korea

Semiconductor dollar inflows, a record current account surplus and Bank of Korea tightening are lifting the won despite a firmer dollar and weaker yen.

2026.8.31

Kospi opens lower despite U.S. rally

Overnight gains on Wall Street failed to translate to a rise in Korean stocks.

2026.8.28

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference on June 17 in Washington.

Fed holds rates steady under new Chair Warsh as officials signal higher year-end path

In its first decision under Chair Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged while officials raised inflation forecasts and indicated a higher year-end rate than previously expected.

2026.6.18

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, participates in a swearing-in ceremony for Kevin Warsh as the new chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve in the East Room of the White House in Washington on May 22. [UPI/YONHAP]

Kevin Warsh sworn in as U.S. Federal Reserve chair, vows to lead 'reform-oriented' central bank

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new U.S. Federal Reserve chair on Friday, vowing to lead a “reform-oriented” central bank, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants Warsh to be “totally independent” in his leadership role.

2026.5.23

Kevin Warsh, the incoming chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, testifies before a U.S. Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 21. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Incoming U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh in process of selling $1.68M worth of Coupang shares

Incoming U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is selling his shares in the Korean e-commerce giant Coupang before taking office, according to a disclosure posted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.

2026.5.18

In this Dec. 11, 2014, file photo, Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London. [AP/YONHAP]

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, setting up confirmation as he presses for lower rates and reform policy.

2026.1.30

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