Published Aug 25, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

BOK to Weigh Back-to-Back Hike as Growth, Inflation Remain Firm

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The Bank of Korea’s policy decision this week is likely to go down to the wire, with a slim majority of economists expecting authorities to raise interest rates for a second straight meeting as they seek to stay ahead of stronger-than-expected growth and persistent underlying inflation.