Household debt concerns to keep Korean rates on hold

The Bank of Korea (BoK) today left its policy rate on hold at 2.0% after the government softened its pressure for further loosening. Looking ahead, we think persistent concerns about high household debt levels, coupled with a pick up in growth in the coming quarters, will keep the BoK from cutting. 

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