South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% for a second straight meeting, citing stronger-than-expected economic growth and persistent inflationary pressures from higher energy costs. The Bank of Korea also upgraded its growth forecasts, while strong semiconductor exports and AI-driven chip demand are expected to support the economy and equities.
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