韩国12月通胀料连续第四个月高于央行目标

Core Viewpoint - South Korea's overall inflation rate is expected to remain above the central bank's target of 2.0% for the fourth consecutive month, with a projected year-on-year increase in the consumer price index (CPI) of 2.3% for December, slightly lower than November's 2.4% [1] Group 1: Inflation Expectations - The median forecast from a survey of nine economists indicates a year-on-year CPI increase of 2.3% for December [1] - December's CPI is anticipated to rise by 0.3% month-on-month, contrasting with a decrease of 0.2% in November [1] Group 2: Economic Insights - The chief economist at IM Securities, Park Sang-hyun, noted that while the depreciation of the Korean won is increasing import prices and intensifying inflationary pressures, stabilizing oil prices are mitigating the impact on consumer prices [1]