# After the U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, won/dollar exchange rate falls to the 1,430 won range... lowest in five months - MoneyToday

> The won fell to the 1,430 range for the first time in five months after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, which markets read as a sign it would not tighten further. Capital inflows tied to SK Hynix ADRs added pressure, and the weekly close of 1,437.4 was the lowest since February.

- Date: 2026-07-30 · published 2026-07-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18605-after-the-u-s-federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-won-dollar-exchange
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger won trims the local-currency cost of dollar-priced feed imports, which can modestly support Korean demand for grains and meal.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bearish ▼

## Sources

- mt.co.kr: https://www.mt.co.kr/en/economy/2026/07/30/2026073016012099763

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