Group 1 - The USD/KRW exchange rate is currently at 1442.3500, with a decline of 0.12% observed [1] - All economists surveyed expect the Bank of Korea to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 2.50% during the meeting on February 26, 2024, and to keep it at this level throughout 2026 [1][4] - The Korean won has depreciated by 5.2% since the last rate cut in May of the previous year, prompting authorities to take measures to curb excessive volatility [4] Group 2 - Seoul apartment prices have risen for 55 consecutive weeks, with a weekly increase of 0.15%, raising concerns about financial imbalances in the market [4] - Analysts indicate that the Bank of Korea is increasingly focused on risks related to foreign exchange and real estate, with a low likelihood of rate cuts this year due to a more solid economic recovery [4] - Economists predict that if asset prices continue to rise and affect the real estate market, the central bank may need to consider tightening policies by 2027 to mitigate inflation risks [4]
韩元贬值+房市过热 韩国央行2026年或按兵不动
Jin Tou Wang·2026-02-24 07:51