Bank of Korea to cut rates by 25 bps

Bank of Korea to cut rates by 25 bps on February 25 amid growth worries: Reuters poll
The Bank of Korea (BOK) will cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Tuesday, offering support to an economy which barely grew last quarter, according to economists polled by Reuters who expected a further 50 points of easing this year.
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Bank of Korea cuts key rate to support growth
The Bank of Korea (BOK) lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points, a move aimed at bolstering an economy that showed minimal growth in the last quarter. This decision aligns with the predictions of economists who,
U.S. inflation pressures delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, impact Korea’s policy
U.S. inflation pressures delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, impact Koreas policy Inflation surge in the U.S. complicates rate decisions for Koreas central bank
Asia week ahead: Japan inflation intrigue and Bank of Korea rate decision
Japan's month-end data, especially Tokyo’s inflation, will be closely watched by Bank of Japan (BoJ) officials. We expect the Bank of Korea (BoK) to cut rates by 25bp, while China's MLF remains unchanged. Taiwan's industrial production likely slowed during Lunar New Year.
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