[Tree] South Korea's economic growth forecast, monetary policy, exports, interest rate cuts, price stability, capital outflows

Version 0.12 (2024-05-17 02:52:49.138000)

updates: KDI revises South Korea's economic growth forecast and suggests independent monetary policy

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Version 0.11 (2024-05-03 08:52:00.714000)

updates: Reassessment of monetary policy due to strong economic growth and delayed US rate cuts

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Version 0.1 (2024-04-12 02:35:05.428000)

updates: The Bank of Korea's decision to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 3.5% for the 10th consecutive time reflects concerns about inflation and the potential impact of rate cuts on the housing market. The decision is in line with market expectations and comes amid rising concerns over project financing developments and weak private spending. Additionally, the decision shows that the Bank of Korea will continue to fight inflation for now but is positioning itself for a potential pivot later this year. The bank also stated that core inflation is likely to slow to the 2% range by the end of the year. Rising costs of living and weakness in the won were key concerns for voters in the recent parliamentary election. The won has been one of Asia's worst performers this year, and expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts have been pushed back. Household debt and strong external demand are also factors influencing the Bank of Korea's cautious stance. BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong has pushed back against expectations of early rate cuts, citing the won's weakness and the economy's strong performance. The Bank of Korea's decision was in line with expectations and bond yields edged lower after the announcement.

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Version 0.09 (2024-04-12 01:27:07.410000)

updates: BoK's decision to keep rates unchanged, concerns about inflation and potential impact of rate cuts on housing market, household loans falling for the first time in 11 months, concerns over project financing developments and weak private spending, Korea's exports on the recovery track

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Version 0.08 (2024-04-09 01:21:01.759000)

updates: Bank of Korea expected to keep rates unchanged in April, but will cut rates in the second half of the year

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Version 0.07 (2024-03-22 00:21:06.425000)

updates: Updated information on the expected timing of rate cuts by the Bank of Korea

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Version 0.06 (2024-03-21 08:19:44.337000)

updates: Analysts divided on timing of rate cuts

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Version 0.05 (2024-03-14 07:18:29.982000)

updates: Bank of Korea maintains restrictive policy stance to avoid undermining market confidence and exacerbating high household debt

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Version 0.04 (2024-03-14 04:20:10.678000)

updates: Bank of Korea expresses caution about policy shift

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Version 0.03 (2024-02-22 09:21:40.925000)

updates: USD/KRW pair falls on Bank of Korea's rate hold, reflecting cautious stance of both central banks

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Version 0.02 (2024-01-11 04:15:44.993000)

updates: The Bank of Korea is opening the door to rate cuts in the future

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Version 0.01 (2023-11-30 01:42:40.441000)

updates: Bank of Korea holds policy, extends inflation fight into 2024

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Version 0.0 (2023-11-27 00:35:23.356000)

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