Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds rate steady

South Korea’s central bank freezes rates amid weakened economy and political turmoil
By bno - Taipei Bureau South Korea's central bank has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3% despite mounting concerns over the country's economic performance. This decision follows two consecutive rate cuts in October and November,
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Despite mounting woes leading to weak growth momentum, South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate frozen Thursday in the wake of the weak local currency and uncertainties stemming from the new Donald Trump administration.
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The surprise decision came as South Korea's trade-dependent economy faces challenges from weakening export growth and a sluggish recovery in domestic demand, partly hindered by political turmoil following impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law in December.
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South Korea’s central bank unexpectedly stood pat amid lingering pressure to cut its policy rate further to support growth in Asia’s fourth-largest economy.
Bank of Korea leaves rates unchanged at 3% in a surprise move
South Korea's central bank Thursday held its benchmark policy rate at 3% in a surprise move, having delivered two back-to-back cuts in its previous meetings amid a slowing economy. Economists polled by Reuters had estimated a 25-basis-point cut.
Bank of Korea holds rate steady at 3%, citing exchange rate volatility
South Korea’s central bank kept the interest rate unchanged at 3.0%, pausing a series of rate cuts that began last October. This decision comes despite growing concerns about heightened political uncertainties caused by the martial law crisis and sluggish domestic demand.
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