Bank of Korea Delivers Second Consecutive Rate Hike to 3%
The Bank of Korea has increased its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% for a second straight session, citing persistent inflationary pressures. The central bank simultaneously upgraded its 2026 economic growth and inflation forecasts while signaling a cautious approach to future monetary policy.
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South Korea central bank delivers back-to-back rate hike, as expected - Reuters
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The Bank of Korea on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate for a second consecutive meeting, tightening monetary policy amid persistent inflationary pressures as chip-led growth outweighed expectations. The Monetary Policy Board lifted the rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3 percent, following an increase of the same size in July. The decision was backed by six of the seven board members, with only one-member dissenting. The hawkish decision puts the base rate back to the 3 percent range fo
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