按兵不动！韩国央行不降息，背后有哪些考虑？

Group 1 - The Bank of Korea has shifted to a loose monetary policy since October last year, with multiple rate cuts due to weak domestic demand and the impact of U.S. tariffs [3][4] - The current benchmark interest rate is maintained at 2.50%, with analysts suggesting that further rate cuts remain an option if financial stability risks ease [3][7] - Economic growth in South Korea is projected at 1.8% for next year, with inflation rates expected to stabilize around 2.1% for 2025 and 2026 [5][6] Group 2 - Despite a slight increase in inflation, the economic outlook remains uncertain, with financial stability risks still present [4] - The Korean economy is showing improvement driven by consumer recovery and export growth, although construction investment remains weak [4][5] - The depreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar is partly due to domestic investors' overseas securities investments and net selling by foreign investors in the domestic stock market [5][9] Group 3 - The Bank of Korea is monitoring the housing market risks in Seoul, as recent government policies have not significantly improved housing prices [12][13] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.4% year-on-year in October, marking the largest increase since July 2024, with inflation rates exceeding the central bank's 2% target for several months [14][13] - Citigroup predicts that South Korea's GDP growth could reach 2.2% in 2026, supported by a recovery in the semiconductor industry and low inflation [15][18]