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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.
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financeBank of Korea Signals Hawkish Shift, Hints at Rate Hikes
Bank of Korea's senior deputy governor says it's time to consider rate hikes, citing persistent inflation and strong economic growth.
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techSouth Korea's Economy Surges 1.7% on AI Chip Demand Boom
South Korea's GDP grew 1.7% in Q1, outpacing forecasts due to booming AI chip exports and strong tech company profits.