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Industry
Semiconductor export boom fails to lift consumer sentiment, linked industries
South Korea\'s semiconductor exports are setting monthly records, but consumer sentiment has not returned to early-year levels and spillover effects on related industries remain slow, raising concerns about deepening polarisation. August chip exports jumped to $46.8 billion, while the consumer sentiment index fell to 104.5. Non-chip exports rose only 18.0 percent in January to August. The Bank of Korea cited stock market adjustments and accumulated inflation burdens as factors.
Crypto
Ceasefire, ETFs and Tesla earnings set crypto market test this week
The cryptocurrency market, which rebounded last week, could return to a volatile phase this week as Middle East geopolitical risks and spot bitcoin ETF fund flows converge. Attention is focused on whether bitcoin can hold around $74,000, a level tied to the average purchase price of spot ETFs. Investors are also watching macroeconomic data, corporate earnings including Tesla, U.S. regulatory deadlines and multiple token unlock schedules.
Crypto
Bitcoin market on edge ahead of four key U.S. economic events this week
Bitcoin is fluctuating around $70,000 as four major U.S. economic releases this week are expected to raise volatility in the cryptocurrency market. The events include March flash PMI for manufacturing and services, weekly jobless claims, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index and inflation expectations, and U.S. crude oil inventory data. The results could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and influence risk-asset appetite, affecting bitcoin and broader markets.
