# Inflation near 3%, KOSPI at risk of falling below 5,000… Bank of Korea faces a dilemma ahead of rate decision

> Ahead of its November rate decision, the Bank of Korea faces persistent inflation near 3% alongside concerns that AI investment concerns and a sharp equity selloff could weaken growth. Third-quarter GDP grew 1.0% quarter on quarter, while October headline inflation eased to 2.8% and core inflation remained at 2.8%; expectations for the eventual policy-rate peak have become less certain.

- Date: 2026-11-07 · published 2026-11-08T00:10:27.081Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/86648-inflation-near-3-kospi-at-risk-of-falling-below-5-000-bank-of-korea-faces-a
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

The tension between inflation and weaker growth could affect the timing and extent of Korean rate increases, influencing the won and the cost of dollar-priced imports. The article does not indicate a direct change in feed-commodity supply or demand.

## Sources

- fnnews.com: https://www.fnnews.com/news/202611080705352845

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