韩国股市领跌亚太，日元、韩元对美元跌破关键点位！“关税大限”倒计时，全球市场怎么走

Group 1: Market Reactions to Tariffs - The countdown to the "tariff deadline" has impacted stock indices, with major US indices declining and Asian indices opening lower [1] - The Nikkei 225 index fell by 1%, while the Korean Composite Index dropped over 2%, reaching a near 4% decline at one point [1] - The MSCI Asia-Pacific index (excluding Japan) decreased by 0.7%, with a cumulative drop of 1.8% for the week [1] Group 2: Japan's Economic Concerns - Japanese officials expressed concerns about the potential pressure on the economy due to US tariffs, with Finance Minister Taro Aso stating the need for analysis [3] - The Bank of Japan maintained its current interest rates but indicated the possibility of a rate hike later in the year [3] - Japan's government is closely monitoring the impact of US tariffs on exports and overall economic performance [3] Group 3: India's Tariff Situation - The US government announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 1, prompting India's Commerce Minister to assert the country's commitment to protecting its national interests [4] Group 4: South Korea's Tax Reforms - South Korea's government plans to increase capital gains tax, contributing to a significant drop in the Korean stock market, with the Composite Index falling nearly 4% [5][6] - The proposed tax reforms aim to raise an additional 82 trillion won (approximately $59 billion) over five years, marking the largest increase in recent years [5][6] - The reforms are intended to shift towards a new growth model, but experts warn that increased corporate taxes may burden companies already facing tariff pressures [6] Group 5: Currency Movements - The US dollar is set to record its first monthly increase of the year, with the dollar index rising by 2.5% to its highest level in two months [7] - The yen has depreciated significantly, with the dollar rising to 150.76 yen, marking a 5% increase in July, the largest monthly gain since December 2024 [8] - The depreciation of the yen raises concerns about import inflation in Japan, potentially impacting consumer spending and prompting the Bank of Japan to consider earlier rate hikes [8]