# Korean Won Outlook: AI Exports Could Support Further Rate Hikes

> The won weakened on November 2 even as South Korean exports surged, with USD/KRW rising 0.71% to 1,343.09. Bank of America said the AI export boom will affect Korea and Taiwan unevenly and could support further rate hikes.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:11:48.920Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75919-korean-won-outlook-ai-exports-could-support-further-rate-hikes
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

Rate hikes and a stronger export-led economy would tend to keep the won supported over time, which affects the cost of imported feed inputs for Korean buyers. The near-term effect on feed prices is limited.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bullish ▲

## Sources

- exchangerates.org.uk: https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/news/47645/2026-11-02-korean-won-outlook-ai-exports-could-support-further-rate-hikes.html

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