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BOK Delivers Back-to-Back Rate Hike to Curb Inflation Risks

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The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate at a second consecutive meeting, moving to contain inflation risks fueled by stronger-than-expected economic growth amid an unprecedented semiconductor boom.

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Bloomberg Economics ·2h ago

BOK Delivers Back-to-Back Rate Hike to Curb Inflation Risks

The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate at a second consecutive meeting, moving to contain inflation risks fueled by stronger-than-expected economic growth amid an unprecedented semiconductor boom.