韩元对美元汇率跌至七个月来新低

Core Insights - The South Korean won has depreciated significantly against the US dollar, reaching a seven-month low, which has led to rising domestic oil prices and the highest import price increase in nine months [1][2] Group 1: Currency Depreciation - The exchange rate of the won against the dollar opened at 1472.4 won per dollar, marking a 3.43% decline over the past month [1] - Factors contributing to the depreciation include reduced likelihood of short-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and significant foreign capital outflows from the South Korean stock market, with nearly 10 trillion won sold by foreign investors in the past month [1] Group 2: Impact on Oil Prices - The average price of gasoline in Seoul has surpassed 1800 won per liter, reaching 1805.22 won, which is approximately 8.7 yuan, marking a significant increase [2] - The rise in oil prices is attributed to both the rebound in international oil product prices and the depreciation of the won, which has increased the import price of crude oil [2] Group 3: Consumer Price Index - The Bank of Korea reported a 1.9% increase in the import price index for October, the largest monthly increase since January, indicating rising inflationary pressures [2] - According to the Korea Development Institute, a 1% drop in the won's value against the dollar results in a 0.04 percentage point increase in consumer prices, suggesting that inflation may rise further in the coming months [2]