Bank of Korea
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financeBank of Korea Flags $9.1B Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Explosion as a Market Risk
The Bank of Korea warns that single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to Samsung and SK Hynix, now holding $9.1B in assets, are amplifying volatility and posing systemic risks.
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financeBank of Korea Warns of Financial Stability Risks Amid Housing and Stock Investment Concerns
Bank of Korea board member highlights rising household debt and leveraged investments as key financial risks in semi-annual report.
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financeSouth Korea Inflation Surges to Two-Year High, July Rate Hike Expected
Consumer prices rose 3.1% in May, triggering expectations of a Bank of Korea rate hike at the next meeting in July.
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financeBank of Korea Chief Signals Hawkish Turn as Inflation and Won Pressures Mount
New BOK governor Shin Hyun Song hints at rate hikes to combat inflation and a weakening won, as two board members dissent.
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financeSouth Korea Warns of Market Actions as Won Hits Worst Levels
Seoul issues rare joint statement as the won slides against the dollar, warning of 'excessive' moves and potential intervention.
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financeNew Bank of Korea Board Member Flags Heightened Inflation Risks
Kim Jin-ill says oil prices and Middle East conflict are driving renewed inflation worries for South Korea.
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financeSouth Korea Inflation Hits Near 2-Year High, Rate Hikes Likely
South Korea's April CPI rose 2.6%, the highest in nearly two years, driven by oil prices. Rate hikes anticipated in the second half.
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financeMiddle East Tensions and Oil Prices Complicate Fed Rate Cut Outlook for 2026
Falling market odds for a 2026 Fed rate cut. Oil price spikes from Iran-US tensions drive inflation fears, delaying potential monetary easing.