Bank of Korea Raises Rates Amid Inflation Spike

The Bank of Korea increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, marking the first hike since January 2023 due to rising inflation, which reached a three-year high of 3.2% in June. The move is expected to impact South Korean stocks and digital asset markets.

By Kamina Bashir Thu, July 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Bank of Korea Raises Rates Amid Inflation Spike

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Topics: Bank of Korea Inflation interest rate hike South Korean economy

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