# Blue Wave in the U.S. pushes the exchange rate higher again… exporters in semiconductors and shipbuilding expect benefits, while steel and petrochemicals face cost burdens

> After the U.S. midterm elections, the won weakened and the won-dollar rate rose above 1,360 intraday, closing at 1,356.6 on November 6. Export-oriented industries that earn dollars may benefit from higher won-denominated revenues, while import-dependent sectors including refining, petrochemicals, steel and airlines face higher costs.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-08T21:09:20.102Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/87993-blue-wave-in-the-u-s-pushes-the-exchange-rate-higher-again-exporters-in
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker won raises the local-currency cost of imported feed and energy inputs, potentially lifting costs for Korean buyers. The article does not identify a specific feed commodity price move.

## Sources

- newsis.com: https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20261108_0003859427

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