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79% of Experts See Bank of Korea Holding Rates in August

79% of Korean bond market experts expect the Bank of Korea to hold its base rate on the 27th, as market sentiment improved, KOFIA said.

Published 2026.08.25. 14:56:34

Korea Central Bank Seen Raising Rate Again in August

A Seoul Economic Daily survey found 65% of experts expect the Bank of Korea to raise its policy rate again on the 27th, a back-to-back hike.

Published 2026.08.23. 18:25:24

Korea Central Bank Finds Higher Jobless Rate for College Grads After ChatGPT

The Bank of Korea says AI is first squeezing entry-level jobs for college graduates, with youth jobs down 285,000 while workers in their 50s gained…

Published 2026.08.18. 12:00:05

Korea Producer Prices Fall in July as Oil Retreats

South Korea's producer prices fell 0.4% in July, the first drop in 11 months, as the Bank of Korea signaled a flexible stance ahead of its rate decision.

Published 2026.08.21. 16:17:40

Korean Banks Earn 13.8 Trillion Won in First Half as Interest Income Tops 32 Trillion

South Korean banks earned 13.8 trillion won in the first half of 2026, down 6.4%, as interest income topped 32 trillion won but securities losses widened.

Published 2026.08.23. 14:32:44

Hana Bank Offers 5% Savings Rate With Shopping Perks in CJ ONE Event

Hana Bank's CJ ONE savings account offers up to 5% annual interest plus Olive Young coupons, CJ ONE points and coffee coupons through October 31.

Published 2026.08.25. 16:47:37

Nvidia Earnings, U.S. PCE in Focus; Jackson Hole Meeting Also Watched

Markets watch Nvidia earnings, U.S. PCE inflation and the Jackson Hole symposium this week, with the Bank of Korea also set to decide its base rate.

Published 2026.08.23. 07:00:05

Korean Won, Bonds Rally Before Rate Decision; Citi Sees More Bond Supply

Korea's won and treasury bonds rallied ahead of the Bank of Korea rate decision, with Citi projecting higher bond issuance in 2026 and 2027.

Published 2026.08.24. 17:22:18

Gold Hits 2-Month High as Weak U.S. Jobs Data, Central Bank Buying Lift Prices

Gold topped $4,400 an ounce, a two-month high, on weak U.S. jobs data and central bank buying, with global central banks net-buying 288.9 tons in Q2.

Published 2026.08.11. 15:18:28

KOSPI Faces 7,000 Test on Nvidia Earnings, Jackson Hole

Nvidia earnings and the Jackson Hole meeting will test whether Korea's KOSPI can hold above 7,000, with the Bank of Korea's rate decision also in focus.

Published 2026.08.24. 07:05:05

65% of Experts See August Rate Hike, but Bond-Yield Surge Fuels Caution

In a Seoul Economic Daily survey, 65% of experts expect the Bank of Korea to raise its base rate in August, but surging bond yields fuel calls for a…

Published 2026.08.24. 06:00:15

Dollar RP Balances Slide 35% in Korea as Won Rebound Adds Pressure

Dollar RP balances in South Korea fell 34.9% this year to $14.25 billion, an eighth straight monthly decline, as lower rates and a stronger won weigh on…

Published 2026.08.21. 18:00:52

Korea PM Vows 'All Available Means' to Speed Up Housing Supply

Korea's PM vowed to use all means to speed up housing supply as bank delinquency hit 0.56%, the highest since 2016, and producer prices fell.

Published 2026.08.22. 09:10:25

Korean Won Pauses Rally as Dollar Rises After 8 Sessions

The Korean won weakened for the first time in eight sessions, closing at 1,386.1 per dollar as foreign stock selling and a stronger dollar offset earlier…

Published 2026.08.25. 16:14:13

Gold Rebounds 11% in a Month as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Fade

Gold rebounded 11% in a month to $4,465 an ounce as weak U.S. jobs data cut Fed rate-hike odds and central banks kept buying.

Published 2026.08.13. 22:23:10

Korean Bank Stocks Languish Despite Higher Rates, Stronger Won

Korean bank stocks fell despite higher rates and a stronger won, as foreign investors net-sold 150.4 billion won of the top four financial groups.

Published 2026.08.24. 18:00:54

Bond Yield Shock Warning: Korea Must Act Early to Shield Households, Firms

The KOSPI plunged 5.8% as global bond yields surged, and Korea's editorial board urges early action to shield households and firms from prolonged high…

Published 2026.08.20. 24:01:05

Korea Exempts Mid-Rate Loans From Household Loan Caps at Non-Bank Lenders

South Korea's financial regulator will fully exempt private mid-rate loans at non-bank lenders from household loan caps to boost credit to lower-income…

Published 2026.08.21. 19:08:56

U.S. Treasury Yields Surge: Time for Korea's Economic Team to Prove Its Crisis Management

U.S. 30-year Treasury yields surged past 5.2%, the highest since 2007, after the Fed held rates. This editorial urges Korea's economic team to prove its crisis management.

Published 2026.07.31. 24:06:05

Kwangju Bank Offers 1 Trillion Won in Chuseok Loans to Small Firms

Kwangju Bank will offer 1 trillion won in special Chuseok financing to small businesses, with up to 5 billion won per company and a 0.6-point rate cut.

Published 2026.08.19. 15:45:08

Trump Family Seeks Bank Charter in Unprecedented Conflict-of-Interest Test

The Trump family is seeking a U.S. bank charter through World Liberty Financial, raising unprecedented conflict-of-interest concerns.

Published 2026.08.24. 11:34:41

Japan's Debt Woes Deepen as Rising Rates Swell Bond Costs

Japan plans a record 36.6 trillion yen for debt servicing in fiscal 2027 as long-term rates near 3%, raising fears of worsening public finances.

Published 2026.08.23. 19:24:39

Samsung Confirms Record 110 Trillion Won in Shareholder Returns

Samsung Electronics confirmed up to 110 trillion won in shareholder returns, with next year's funds potentially reaching 188 trillion won.

Published 2026.08.22. 09:25:31

BOJ Meeting Confirms Hawkish Tilt as Members Flag Faster Rate Hikes

Bank of Japan policymakers signaled faster rate hikes at July's meeting, with markets pricing a 1.5% benchmark rate by next spring.

Published 2026.08.11. 06:52:05

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