Bank of Korea's Shin flags rate hike as inflation runs hottest in years
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Governor Shin's comments mark the clearest signal yet that the Bank of Korea is preparing to move at next Thursday's meeting, shifting market expectations from a hold to a likely hike after June's inflation print came in at its highest in two and a half years. The fact that the w
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The Bank of Korea (BOK) is poised to shift towards a hawkish monetary policy stance, as indicated by senior deputy governor Ryoo Sang-dai's recent comments. With economic growth tracking at no lower than 2.0% and inflation above 2.2%, the BOK is likely to signal interest rate hikes at its upcoming meeting on May 28 under new governor Shin Hyun-song. Per the full note [source], the ongoing chip export boom provides a buffer against inflationary pressures, yet the won's weakness at 17-year lows complicates the inflation landscape. This sets the stage for a significant policy pivot that could influence regional FX dynamics.