
Bank of Korea Raises Interest Rates to 3% Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
The Bank of Korea has increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for a second consecutive meeting, bringing it to 3%. The central bank simultaneously upgraded its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, citing strong semiconductor exports and resilient domestic demand.
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South Korea central bank delivers back-to-back rate hike, as expected - Reuters
South Korea central bank delivers back-to-back rate hike, as expected Reuters
Read full article →Bank of Korea Delivers Back-to-Back Rate Increase - WSJ
Bank of Korea Delivers Back-to-Back Rate Increase WSJ
Read full article →Korea extends tightening cycle with rate rise to 3%
Bank of Korea cites concerns over inflation, Seoul property prices and household debt
Read full article →Bank of Korea hikes rates again as core inflation stays elevated
The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.
Read full article →Bank of Korea Hikes Again as It Raises Growth, Inflation Forecasts — Update - Morningstar
Bank of Korea Hikes Again as It Raises Growth, Inflation Forecasts — Update Morningstar
Read full article →Bank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hikes to cope with inflation
Read full article →BOK delivers 'preemptive' back-to-back hikes
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
By The Korea Herald
Read full article →(News Focus) BOK takes preemptive action with back-to-back rate hikes, signals caution ahead
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday delivered its fir...
By Kim Boram
Read full article →BOK delivers back-to-back rate hikes, remains hawkish
Read full article →Bank of Korea hikes interest rates by 25 bps as expected
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