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MONETARY POLICY

BOK sees consumer inflation remaining near 3% in November

·The Korea Times·Impact 2/5 · Moderate

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has forecast that consumer inflation will remain near 3% in November. This prediction is based on an expected rise in core inflation, which is driven by the increasing prices of private services and durable goods. The BOK's forecast is significant because it suggests that inflationary pressures are still present in the economy, and may continue to affect consumer prices in the coming months.

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Why it matters

The Bank of Korea expects consumer inflation to remain near 3% in November, due to an upward trend in core inflation. This suggests that the central bank is likely to maintain its current monetary policy stance, as inflation is not expected to exceed its

Market impact

Impact score
2 / 5
Market signal
Neutral
Category
Monetary policy
Model confidence
50%

Transmission channels

Stable inflation→Monetary policy unchanged→Korean bond yields steady→Low-inflation stocks rise→Inflation-sensitive assets fall

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Korean bonds
  • Low-inflation stocks

Under pressure

  • Inflation-sensitive assets

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