
Following Democrats’ victories in both chambers of Congress, analysts expect the won-dollar rate to ease toward 1,300–1,320 by year-end, from around 1,340 at the time of the article. They cite expectations of lower U.S. rates and a weaker dollar amid reduced fiscal and war-related inflation risks, while prior market positioning and financing needs of AI companies may limit the decline.
A weaker dollar would generally ease the dollar-denominated cost of imported feed for South Korean buyers, though the article does not point to specific commodity flows. Its forecast suggests modest won appreciation rather than a sharp currency shift.
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