FX.co ★ South Korea Manufacturing Sentiment Weakens

South Korea’s manufacturing Business Survey Index (BSI) declined to 79 points in September 2026, down from 81 in July, signaling a continued weakening in business conditions. The production index slipped to 89 from 92, and the new orders index dropped to 87 from 92, underscoring softer demand and output. In contrast, the inventories index climbed to 103 from 100, suggesting a buildup of stock, while the financial situation index edged down to 81 from 82, indicating a slight deterioration in firms’ financial health. Overall, the manufacturing Composite Business Sentiment Index fell by 4.3 points to 99.5 in September, and the outlook index for the following month declined by 1.4 points to 101.1, both reflecting a worsening in business sentiment.