Bank of Korea hikes again to 3.0%, raises 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% (Central banks)

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Bank of Korea hikes again to 3.0%, raises 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% (Central banks)

On August 27 the Bank of Korea raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%—a second straight hike and the first back-to-back increase in about three years …

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Bank of Korea hikes again to 3.0%, raises 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% (Central bank)

On Aug 27 the Bank of Korea raised its base rate by 25 bp to 3.00% from 2.75% — a second consecutive hike — citing above-target inflation and stronger-than-expe…

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