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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea Current Account fell to 28.29B in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
South Korea Current Account fell to 28.29B in April 2026, released June 2026, down 9.64B from March's 37.93B reading. The reading missed the 34B consensus by 5.71B. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 14.5B. Over the past 3 months, Current Account averaged 30.26B, vs 14.73B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 93rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
28.29
Actual
34
Consensus
37.93
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±4.79 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 34
Actual: 28.29
Error: +5.71
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.43 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | INDEX | Bearish Nikkei 225 | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Current Account (South Korea) was reported at 28.29 billion in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 34.00 billion by 5.71 billion. The reading fell from the previous value of 37.93 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 14.11 billion, ranging from 6.81 billion to 28.29 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 20.08 billion, up from the prior three at 10.84 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 5.92 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.63 billion). In June readings over the past 3 years, Current Account has averaged 11.23 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). A secondary relationship exists with Nikkei 225, negatively correlated (Bearish Nikkei 225). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 4.79 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 7, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Consumer Confidence (Jun 22) and Business Confidence (Jun 24).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Current Account — South Korea
DEFINITION
The Current Account is a financial indicator that measures a country's trade balance, including the value of goods and services exported and imported, as well as income received and payments made to other countries. It provides insight into a nation's economic health and its ability to pay for imports and service its debt. A positive current account balance indicates a surplus, while a negative balance indicates a deficit. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and economists as it can impact a country's currency value and overall economic stability.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 28.29 B, consensus 34 B. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 37.33 B. Before that (Feb 2026): 23.19 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU, r=-0.43) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.