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South Korea Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate Steady
The Bank of Korea has maintained its key interest rate for the eighth consecutive meeting, as expected by analysts. This decision comes amid ongoing inflation pressures and uncertainties in the Middle East.
28 May, 01:03 — 28 May, 01:17
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Korea HeraldMostly Factual73d ago
BOK holds key rate steady for 8th straight meeting amid Middle East uncertainty
South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged Thursday, as lingering uncertainty in the Middle East prompted a cautious stance amid intensifying risks of inflation and currency weakness. In a widely anticipated decision, the Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea held the key rate steady at 2.5 percent in its rate-setting meeting in Seoul. It is the first monetary policy meeting chaired by BOK Gov. Shin Hyun-song, who took office last month. It marked the eighth consecutive on
By The Korea Herald
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual73d ago
South Korea holds rates, reveals hawkish split within board
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First report: Korea Herald · 28 May, 01:03|Full coverage: 2 · 14m|Window: 14m
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