Bond market sentiment slightly improves for July: poll (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean bond market sentiment slightly improved in July, according to a poll, following U.S.-Iran peace talks. The BMSI rose to 85.1, but remained below 100, indicating mixed expectations. The interest rate index increased, while the exchange rate index decreased.

• South Korean bond market sentiment improved slightly in July, with BMSI at 85.1, up 4.1 points from June.
• The increase was linked to U.S.-Iran peace talks easing Middle East tensions.
• BMSI for interest rates rose to 71 in July, while exchange rate index fell to 91.