Bank Korea drops phrase ‘upside risks to inflation forecasts have increased’ from statemt

July 11, 2024 at 02:38AM
Bank of Korea comments on their policy decision today:

Will maintain restrictive policy stance for sufficient period of time

Will examine the
timing of a rate cut

Economy to continue
moderate growth

To monitor trend of
slowing inflation

To assess trade-off
between policy variables, such as growth and financial stability

Growth temporarily
weaken in q2

Gdp growth in line
with earlier forecast

Drops phrase ‘upside
risks to inflation forecasts have increased’ in policy statement

Inflation could be
slower than forecast

Core inflation seen
consistent with earlier forecast

Inflation will gradually converge on the target level

Earlier:

Bank of Korea monetary policy meeting – leaves base rate unchanged @3.5%

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

Bank Korea drops phrase ‘upside risks to inflation forecasts have increased’ from statemt