ANZ expects the Bank of Korea to keep its policy rate unchanged at 2.50% in August, citing ongoing financial stability concerns and tentative signs of a cooling housing market, while maintaining a forecast for a 25bp rate cut by year-end if risks continue to ease.
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[Monetary Policy Committee Interview]ANZ Expects Bank of Korea to Hold Rates in August Amid Housing Market Concerns

ANZ expects the Bank of Korea to keep its policy rate unchanged at 2.50% in August, citing ongoing financial stability concerns and tentative signs of a cooling housing market, while maintaining a forecast for a 25bp rate cut by year-end if risks continue to ease.

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POSCO E&C posted a sharp Q2 operating loss and halved cash reserves amid aggressive expansion and rising costs, as fatal site accidents raise concerns over financial stability and brand value.
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Was Deteriorating Management Behind Fatal Accidents at POSCO E&C?

POSCO E&C posted a sharp Q2 operating loss and halved cash reserves amid aggressive expansion and rising costs, as fatal site accidents raise concerns over financial stability and brand value.

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SK Innovation Co. has set a 1.8 trillion won ($1.27 billion) annual public bond issuance cap for 2025, streamlining board approvals to accelerate fundraising and strengthen its financial structure amid market uncertainty.
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SK Innovation Accelerates Fundraising, Changes Board Approval Process

SK Innovation Co. has set a 1.8 trillion won ($1.27 billion) annual public bond issuance cap for 2025, streamlining board approvals to accelerate fundraising and strengthen its financial structure amid market uncertainty.

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The Bank of Korea has signed a revised MOU with the State Bank of Viet Nam, expanding cooperation to include monetary policy, financial stability, and payment systems, aiming to strengthen strategic ties and regional financial stability amid global economic fragmentation.
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Bank of Korea Signs MOU with State Bank of Viet Nam to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation

The Bank of Korea has signed a revised MOU with the State Bank of Viet Nam, expanding cooperation to include monetary policy, financial stability, and payment systems, aiming to strengthen strategic ties and regional financial stability amid global economic fragmentation.

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Could the dollar's reign be ending? Paul Krugman interviews Hélène Rey on why US institutional credibility underpins the dollar’s “exorbitant privilege.” Despite global shifts and digital currencies, the euro struggles to rival due to fiscal fragmentation and network effects. Rey urges Europe to boost payment sovereignty to secure future stability. Read more: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/talking-with-helene-rey #PaulKrugman #HeleneRey #internationaldollar #exorbitantprivilege #euro #financialstability #centralbankdigitalcurrency #macroprudential #USinstitutions #globalfinance #paymentsovereignty #cyberrisk #eurozone #fiatcurrency Great insights from Rey!
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#Trump #Tariffs Questioned by Appeals #Court #Judges voice skepticism that president can use #emergencypowers to replace import schedule #Congress adopted. “It’s just hard for me to see that Congress intended to give the president…a wholesale authority to throw out the tariff schedule that Congress adopted after years of careful work,” said Judge Timothy Dyk. #business #politics #power #economy #finance #financialstability #democracy #constitution #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/trumps-tariff-authority-is-tested-in-court-as-deadline-on-trade-deals-looms-09b323f1?st=LVASDT&mod=djemwhatsnews
Bank of Korea Monetary Policy Board member cautions that it is premature to determine whether household debt will stabilize, emphasizing the need to weigh financial stability alongside ongoing rate cut expectations.
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Monetary Policy Board Member Says 'Too Early to Judge if Household Debt Will Stabilize in the Long Term'

Bank of Korea Monetary Policy Board member cautions that it is premature to determine whether household debt will stabilize, emphasizing the need to weigh financial stability alongside ongoing rate cut expectations.

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A Bank of Korea Monetary Policy Board member indicated that while it may be time to consider additional rate cuts, the rapid increase in household loans poses a significant risk to financial stability.
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Monetary Policy Board Member Says 'Time to Consider Further Rate Cuts, but Surge in Household Loans Remains a Concern'

A Bank of Korea Monetary Policy Board member indicated that while it may be time to consider additional rate cuts, the rapid increase in household loans poses a significant risk to financial stability.

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