United States — Federal Reserve & South Korea
63 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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United States — Federal Reserve: Expectations of a United States — Federal Reserve rate hike, fueled by robust U.S. jobs data, were the primary catalyst for the KOSPI's selloff.
South Korea: South Korea's stock market experienced a significant plunge, and its currency, the won, saw volatility, prompting authorities to intervene.
Jun 08, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Warned that a more hawkish stance under Kevin Warsh could tighten dollar liquidity and raise EM risk.
South Korea: Record $30.5B equity outflows in June, the largest in over 25 years, driven by tech sector retreat.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential rate hikes are a major focus for markets, with traders pricing in at least one hike by year-end due to the strong US economy and persistent inflation.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index showed strong performance, driven by AI stocks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed is holding rates steady, with markets pricing a 54% chance of a September hike.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI dropped over 4%, led by sharp declines in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, reflecting the country's heavy exposure to the semiconductor sector.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed's policy stance and potential rate hikes are key to the yen's outlook; the intervention may influence its decisions, but the Fed itself did not directly intervene.
South Korea: Reportedly coordinated with Japan in selling dollars to support the won, indicating broader regional cooperation in currency stabilization.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Held rates steady but signaled uncertainty. Markets pricing in a possible September hike.
South Korea: Experienced extreme volatility in its stock market, driven by AI chip stocks.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed faces pressure to raise rates due to oil-driven inflation; Fed Governor Christopher hinted at near-term hikes, impacting bond yields.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi plunged 9% as semiconductor stocks collapsed, making it a key barometer of global chip sentiment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Inflation concerns, partly driven by high oil prices, reduce the chances of the United States — Federal Reserve cutting rates this year and raise risks of rate hikes in 2026, impacting bond yields and overall market sentiment.
South Korea: South Korea's stock market, particularly the KOSPI, experienced significant gains due to strong performance in its technology sector, driven by companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and the broader AI boom.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
Domestic
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions are influenced by oil prices and inflation, with lower oil prices potentially allowing for steady or cut rates.
South Korea: South Korea will host a new chipmaking hub with a $518 billion investment from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, aiming to boost its position in the AI industry.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
United States — Federal Reserve: Monetary policy authority facing pressure to address inflation and long-term yields. The Treasury's intervention complicated its policy signaling, with markets awaiting clarity from Chair Warsh.
South Korea: Kospi surges 6% on tech rally and Treasury move.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Expected to keep rates steady next week but may hike later; new Chair Kevin Warsh.
South Korea: KOSPI extremely volatile; dominated by Samsung and SK Hynix.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is under pressure to raise interest rates due to persistent inflation driven by the Iran war, though it is currently expected to hold rates steady.
South Korea: South Korea's stock market experienced a significant drop, and its factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in five years, driven by firms' efforts to secure supplies amidst the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates due to strong US payrolls and surging inflation, impacting bond markets and investor expectations.
South Korea: South Korea's share market climbed 3.0-3.4% after a significant dive, showing a rebound from stretched valuations.
Jun 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Likely to raise interest rates due to higher inflation from oil prices, affecting markets.
South Korea: KOSPI dropped 0.6%, affected by oil price and inflation concerns.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions, particularly regarding interest rates, are influenced by inflation and labor market data, affecting the broader U.S. economy and investor sentiment.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index experienced a sharp decline due to losses in its chip companies, indicating a negative impact on its stock market.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Robust US jobs data fanned bets on a United States — Federal Reserve rate hike, contributing to a rout in global tech stocks and impacting South Korean markets.
South Korea: South Korea is becoming a critical hub for AI infrastructure development and physical AI, with its government and major tech companies investing heavily in AI initiatives and partnering with Nvidia.
Jun 01, 2026 · 153 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Expectations of a United States — Federal Reserve rate hike this year, fueled by strong U.S. jobs data, heightened concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their potential impact on market rallies.
South Korea: South Korea's benchmark stock index fell significantly, indicating that the regional tech sell-off extended beyond Taiwan.
May 18, 2026 · 40 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: Expected to maintain hawkish stance due to inflation from oil prices.
South Korea: KOSPI closed down 4.67% due to geopolitical tensions.
Jul 06, 2026 · 105 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed faces pressure to raise rates to combat inflation from higher oil prices, affecting markets.
South Korea: South Korea has increased oil imports from the US and is affected by higher energy costs. Its stock market has seen declines.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is assessing the outlook for its policy actions, with some members dissenting on interest rate decisions due to fears of inflation caused by surging energy costs from the blockade.
South Korea: South Korea, like Japan>>>, is heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf and has been impacted by the conflict. A peace deal would likely ease its energy supply concerns.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: Minutes from the United States — Federal Reserve's meeting showed a growing number of members felt a rate hike might be needed to contain inflation, indicating a hawkish shift in monetary policy outlook.
South Korea: South Korea's market dipped, mirroring the general negative sentiment in Asian markets following the geopolitical developments.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is mulling interest rate hikes to counter inflation, which has been exacerbated by the Iran war and higher energy prices. Its monetary policy decisions are influenced by the economic impact of the conflict.
South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: An appearance by United States — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is anticipated, which could influence market moves, particularly regarding the United States.
South Korea: South Korea's equities have seen significant outflows despite strong performance in its chipmaker-driven KOSPI.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential interest rate hikes to combat inflation could worsen the economic situation and impact AI investment, as analysts consider such actions inevitable.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI stock index has nearly doubled, propelled by its chipmakers due to the AI rush, highlighting the country's significant role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Jun 05, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Hawkish repricing of United States — Federal Reserve rate expectations, including the possibility of rate hikes, negatively impacted semiconductor valuations due to their sensitivity to discount rate movements.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index fell significantly, and its chipmakers experienced a rout, impacting the broader semiconductor market and contributing to Qualcomm's decline.
May 21, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Atlanta Fed model forecasts lower GDP growth due to trade drag.
South Korea: One of the countries with which the U.S. runs a goods trade deficit.
Jun 26, 2026 · 22 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed is monitoring AI-driven inflation; some officials worry about sustained price pressures that could delay rate cuts or prompt hikes.
South Korea: South Korea is home to memory giants Samsung and SK Hynix, which benefit from higher memory prices.
Jun 17, 2026 · 199 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's reaction to inflation data, influenced by higher energy prices from the US-Iran conflict, will determine interest rate policies, impacting US growth.
South Korea: South Korea previously held frozen Iranian funds, which are now being discussed for release as part of the peace negotiations.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
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United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation accelerated, which is a factor in its monetary policy decisions.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index rose, indicating positive market performance in the region.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve, through its Chair Jerome Powell, has expressed concerns about the economic uncertainty caused by the energy shock from the conflict.
South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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