Tag: monetary policy
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Foreign Exchange Market: The Real Reason Volatility Became the ‘New Normal’ Nowadays
Many of you probably sigh when you see the exchange rate news these days, right? With the Korean Won’s value fluctuating wildly overnight, you can’t help but worry about overseas travel plans and even import prices. In fact, at the center of this volatility is the . As the global economic situation becomes more complex,…
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Bank of Korea Base Rate: How Long Will the 2.50% ‘Freeze-Dry’ Last?
These days, you can’t read economic news without hearing about the ‘Bank of Korea base rate.’ With news of repeated freezes, I sometimes wonder if I’ve become desensitized. But the truth is, the base rate has a greater impact on our daily lives than we might think, from loan interest to deposit rates. It’s a…