South Korea makes 1st back-to-back rate cuts since 2009

South Korea's central bank cuts a key rate to nurse a slower economy
South Korea’s central bank on Thursday lowered its key policy rate for the second straight month and said the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated. Following a meeting of its monetary policymakers,
South Korea makes surprise rate cut as Trump trade risks loom
South Korea's central bank delivered a surprise interest rate cut on Thursday and signaled more to come, as economic growth faltered and policymakers turned a wary eye to trade risks from a second Donald Trump presidency.
South Korea unexpectedly cuts rates in first back-to-back move since 2009
SEOUL - The Bank of Korea (BOK) surprised investors by cutting its benchmark interest rate on Nov 28 after delivering gloomier growth forecasts in its first back-to-back move since 2009.
Bank of Korea Surprises With Back-to-Back Rate Cut, Lowers Growth Forecasts
South Korea’s central bank unexpectedly cut its policy rate for a second straight time and lowered its growth forecasts for the country as it looks to step up support for the sagging economy.
South Korea makes first back-to-back rate cuts since 2009
South Korea's central bank cut benchmark interest rates for a second straight meeting on Thursday in a surprise move as the economy stalled and inflation slowed more than policymakers predicted. The Bank of Korea (BOK) lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.

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