Group 1 - The Bank of Korea maintained the benchmark interest rate at 2.5%, aligning with market expectations and focusing on financial stability amid a recovering real estate market [1][2] - The central bank raised its growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, reflecting strong exports and steady recovery in private consumption, with 2026 growth expected at 1.8% [1] - The recent increase in Seoul's apartment prices, which have risen for 42 consecutive weeks, raises concerns about financial instability and household debt [2][3] Group 2 - Trade data shows strong performance, with semiconductor exports up nearly 27% and automobile exports up 23% in the first 20 days of November, although risks remain due to high tariffs and global demand uncertainties [3] - The Korean won has depreciated over 2% this month, reaching a near 16-year low, prompting verbal interventions from authorities [3] - The finance minister warned of potential actions if excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market is observed, indicating a proactive stance on currency stability [3]
韩国央行连续四次维持利率不变 增长稳健与金融风险持续并存
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-27 03:13