Bank of Korea Holds Rates at 2.50% but Signals Tighter Policy
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- South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.50% in its first meeting under new Governor Shin Hyun-song, while raising 2026 growth and inflation forecasts and leaving the door open to future hikes amid rising price pressures.
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South Korea's central bank left rates unchanged but signaled possible future hikes due to rising prices. This could make future borrowing costlier and slow spending or investment growth.
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