Korea’s Inflation Speeds Up, Keeping Door Open to Rate Hike
South Korea’s inflation outstripped forecasts in August partly on the back of higher energy costs, reinforcing the case
2023-09-05 08:49
Bank of Korea Vows to Stay Restrictive As It Holds Rate Steady
The Bank of Korea held its benchmark interest rate steady and retained its hawkish bias as it seeks
2023-08-24 10:54
Risk of Debt Crisis Return Seen in Korea on Credit Union Woes
Less than a year after a debt crisis shook South Korea, concern is growing that souring lending at
2023-08-21 05:52
All Eyes on Fed Chief Powell in Jackson Hole: Eco Week Ahead
It’s late August, which means we’re headed to Jackson Hole for the Kansas City Fed’s annual symposium, attended
2023-08-20 04:29
Korean Inflation Eases, Boosting Case to Keep Rates on Hold
South Korea’s pace of inflation eased in July to the slowest in more than two years, offering more
2023-08-02 07:17
Bank of Korea’s Rhee Keeps Hawkish Bias After Holding Rates
The Bank of Korea held its policy rate steady for a fourth-straight meeting and pledged to retain a
2023-07-13 11:56
Inflation Cooling, Though Still Too Elevated for Fed: Eco Week
Inflation in the US likely continued to soften in June but a key measure of underlying price pressures
2023-07-09 04:16
Korea Cuts Growth View on Chips Slump, Sees Weaker Prices
South Korea trimmed its growth outlook for 2023, citing uncertainties over momentum in China and the US, the
2023-07-04 14:15
South Korea Inflation Cools in June, Backing BOK Extended Pause
South Korea’s inflation eased for a fifth month in June, bolstering the case for the central bank to
2023-07-04 07:17
Global Funds Have Another Window to Buy Asia’s Favorite Bonds
South Korean bonds have been the standout pick in Asia for foreign investors this year and their recent
2023-07-03 07:18
Korean Won Won’t Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels, BOK Member Says
The won isn’t likely to strengthen to pre-pandemic levels, given structural changes including heightened geopolitical competition, an aging
2023-06-02 12:27
Korea Inflation Slows in May, Giving BOK Scope to Pause
South Korea’s inflation eased for a fourth straight month in May, another indication that price pressures are pulling
2023-06-02 09:48