USD/KRW at above 1,315 provides a level worth trying a shorting of the pair and CNH/KRW – SocGen

Economists at Société Générale analyze CNY and KRW outlooks.

The CNY and the KRW may take different paths 

State-owned banks’ direct USD sales to the market would likely be the most effective way to mitigate the current CNY depreciation, but it cannot be mobilised on a sustained basis. Therefore, we believe it is appropriate to maintain the buy on dips bias in USD/CNY. 

Among the various factors, the semiconductor industry cycle could have a much longer impact on USD/KRW because a rebound in the semiconductor industry has the potential to improve the trade balance, portfolio flows and risk sentiment all at once. 

We believe USD/KRW at above 1,315 (50-DMA) provides a level worth trying a shorting of USD/KRW and CNH/KRW.