
South Korea’s KOSPI fell nearly 11% over two days, while the won weakened, complicating the Bank of Korea’s deliberations ahead of a possible rate increase. Strong GDP growth and inflation support further tightening, but policymakers are weighing the risk that falling household financial assets could curb consumption; market expectations for the eventual peak in rates have weakened.
The article describes competing pressures on Korean monetary policy rather than a direct feed-commodity supply change; a weaker won could raise import costs, while slower consumption could soften domestic demand.
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