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South Korea's central bank likely holds interest rates steady at 2.50% in 2026 due to currency weakness, housing concerns, and stable inflation.
South Korea’s central bank is expected to hold its key interest rate at 2.50% through 2026, according to a Reuters poll of 34 economists, as officials prioritize managing currency volatility and a surging housing market.
The won has weakened 5.2% since May, prompting interventions like an FX swap line with the National Pension Service.
Inflation eased to 2.0% in January, meeting the target, reducing pressure for cuts.
A 55-week streak of rising apartment prices and rising stock markets have raised financial stability concerns, leading all economists to forecast no rate changes in 2026.
While a 2027 hike is possible if growth and asset prices surge, a prolonged pause is expected amid modest recovery and low inflation risks.
El banco central de Corea del Sur probablemente mantendrá las tasas de interés estables en 2.50% en 2026 debido a la debilidad de la moneda, las preocupaciones sobre la vivienda y la inflación estable.