South Korea April 1st-20th Exports rose 49.4% Y/Y, Imports rose 17.7% Y/Y and Trade Balance is at a provisional Surplus of USD 10.44bln
South Korea's significant increase in exports by 49.4% year-on-year, alongside a 17.7% rise in imports, points to strong external demand and improving trade dynamics.
Japan and UK Foreign Ministers met in Tokyo on Monday, according to NHK
[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks are higher with sentiment supported as the latest geopolitical headlines provide some optimism that the US and Iran will come to the negotiation table and conduct second-round peace talks in Islamabad in next couple of days
South Korea April 1st-20th Exports rose 49.4% Y/Y, Imports rose 17.7% Y/Y and Trade Balance is at a provisional Surplus of USD 10.44bln
US-Iran negotiations may begin Wednesday morning in Islamabad, while US is said to believe that there is a split within the Iranian negotiating team, according to Al Arabiya citing CNN network sources
USTR Greer met with Mexico's President Sheinbaum on Monday ahead of North America trade pact review
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The provisional trade surplus of USD 10.44 billion could provide a boost to the KRW and suggest positive adjustments in the regional economic outlook, particularly influencing related currencies and commodities.
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