Bank of Korea cuts its key interest rate by 25bp, as expected

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Bank of Korea cuts its base interest rate by 25bp, as expected.

  • Cut to 2.5% from 2.75%

Sees 2025 South Korea inflation at 1.9%

  • 2025 GDP growth at 0.8%
  • 2026 GDP growth at 1.6%
  • 2026 inflation at 1.8%

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee news confrence will commence around 0210 GMT (2210 US Eastern time)

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.