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Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

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<p>While the Bank of Korea (BOK) stayed its hand this time round, it appears to be set for a rate hike in its next meeting in Nov 18. This is in spite of the downgrade in growth forecasts as the income-led push by the Moon government struggles to gain traction.</p>

While the Bank of Korea (BOK) stayed its hand this time round, it appears to be set for a rate hike in its next meeting in Nov 18. This is in spite of the downgrade in growth forecasts as the income-led push by the Moon government struggles to gain traction.

South Korea: BOK Set for Rate Hike in Next Meeting