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flag South Korea's central bank held rates steady at 2.5% amid concerns over inflation, debt, and market stability.

flag South Korea’s central bank kept its key interest rate at 2.5% for the fourth straight meeting, signaling caution in its monetary policy as it awaits more economic data before deciding on future rate cuts in 2026. flag The Bank of Korea emphasized a data-driven approach, citing inflation near target but risks from exchange rate volatility, rising household debt, and housing market instability. flag It plans enhanced market monitoring, 24-hour foreign exchange trading, expanded currency swaps, and regulatory reforms, including stablecoin oversight, to bolster financial stability.

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