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Global Market: Bank of Korea signals data-driven approach to further rate hikes

22 Sep 2026, 04:33 GMT By Anupam Nagar
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Article Global Market: Bank of Korea signals data-driven approach to further rate hikes
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Bank of Korea board member Chang Yong-sung signaled a data-driven approach to future interest rate hikes, emphasizing inflation, economic growth, and financial stability. The remarks follow the central bank's recent 25 basis point rate hike to 3.00% on August 27 as policymakers act to contain financial imbalances.