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Korea: July rate hike looks unlikely

The Bank of Korea (BoK) kept its policy rate on hold at 1.50% today, as expected, and there was nothing in the accompanying statement or the governor’s press conference that suggest the BoK will adjust rates any time soon. A rate hike at the BoK’s next meeting in July, which was expected by the majority of analysts before today’s decision, now looks unlikely.

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