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Detailed economic analysis, economic indicators, and forecasts for South Korea.


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Nov 20

Market Wrap: Stocks Follow U.S. and Europe Lower


Currencies reverse previous day's declines.
Nov 20

OECD Examines Exit Strategies for Asia


Economic outlook discusses withdrawal of the fiscal and monetary stimulus.
Nov 20Market Forces: Real Interest Rates on the Rise
Inflation is falling as developed Asian economies recover.
Nov 19Asia-Pacific Preview: November 16-20
GDP data should show recovery in Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Nov 19

Market Wrap: Positive 2010 Outlook Sends Stocks Higher


Stocks generally higher, while currencies are lower.
Nov 18

Korean Finance Minister Upbeat on 2010 Outlook


Minister expects GDP to outpace current government forecasts.
Nov 18

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 19


Good morning from Sydney.
Nov 18

Market Wrap: Asian Stocks Take a Breather


Investor activity subdued as Asian markets run out of steam.
Nov 17

Market Wrap: Mixed Results Among Regional Bourses


Weak investor activity hit stock markets and currencies on Tuesday.
Nov 13

Market Wrap: Broad-Based Declines in Regional Bourses


Weak economic data and lower commodity prices weighed on markets.
Nov 11

Market Wrap: Slower Lending Weighs on Chinese Stocks


Falling unemployment boosts Korean stocks.
Nov 10

Asian Tourists Defy Global Slowdown


Tourist arrivals from Asia show little softness.
Nov 5Market Forces: South Korea Tries to Deflate a Bubble
Stricter mortgage regulations may delay monetary tightening.
Nov 5Macro Roundup: Weakness in Asia's Exports
Four countries reported lower exports compared with the previous month.
Nov 4Asia-Pacific Preview: November 9-13
China will release a slew of October data.
Nov 2

Market Wrap: Mickey Goes to China


Proposed Disneyland Shanghai lifts Chinese bourse.
Nov 1

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 2


Good morning from Sydney.
Oct 30Macro Roundup: Behind South Korea’s Rapid Recovery
Inventory liquidation boosts growth.
Oct 30

Market Wrap: The Week Ends on a Positive Note


Better data pave the way for markets’ rebound.
Oct 29Asia-Pacific Preview: November 2-6
Currency appreciation has dampened external demand.
Oct 29

Asia-Pacific Market Preview, October 30


Good morning from Sydney.
Oct 29

Market Wrap: Another Day Dressed in Red


Bond yields dropped sharply in Japan and Australia.
Oct 28

Market Wrap: Currencies Weaken


The yen was the only unit to strengthen.
Oct 27

South Korean Current Account Surplus Jumps


Motor vehicle exports were behind September's higher surplus.
Oct 26

Market Wrap: Korean GDP Sends Won Higher


Data show acceleration of growth.
Oct 25

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 26


Good morning from Sydney.
Oct 23Asia-Pacific Preview: October 26-30
Industrial output in Asia's manufacturing hubs likely improved.