Bank of Korea Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 2%
The Bank of Korea has increased its growth forecast for the South Korean economy to 2 percent for this year, citing strong exports and a recovery in private consumption.
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BOK raises S. Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 2%
The South Korean central bank on Thursday raised to 2 percent its growth forecast for the local economy this year, citing strong exports and a recovery in private consumption. The revision by the Bank of Korea represents a 0.2 percentage-point increase from its previous forecast of a 1.8 percent expansion issued in November. Reflecting the upbeat outlook, the BOK kept the key interest rate unchanged at 2.5 percent, emphasizing financial stability amid housing market volatility and a weakened loc
By The Korea Herald
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