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The International Monetary Fund recommends the Bank of Japan gradually raise interest rates to neutral levels as inflation converges toward target, while calling for fiscal consolidation and labor market reforms to address long-term economic challenges including rising debt and demographic pressures.
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IMF Urges BOJ to Gradually Raise Rates to Neutral Level
The International Monetary Fund recommends the Bank of Japan gradually raise interest rates to neutral levels as inflation converges toward target, while calling for fiscal consolidation and labor market reforms to address long-term economic challenges including rising debt and demographic pressures.
All 19 macroeconomic and bond market experts surveyed by Yonhap Infomax forecast the Bank of Korea will freeze its base rate at 2.50% in April amid Middle East war uncertainties, though views diverge on potential rate hikes later this year as inflation risks mount from rising oil prices and exchange rate pressures.
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JPMorgan Scales Back BOE Rate Hike Forecast to One Increase After Governor's Warning
JPMorgan cuts Bank of England rate hike forecast to one increase in June from two, following Governor Andrew Bailey's warning that market expectations are running ahead amid complex policy environment driven by Iran war-related energy price surge
South Korea's interbank short-term lending rates declined across most tenors on the 2nd, with the 12-month KORIBOR falling 3 basis points to 3.17%, while the 1-week rate remained unchanged at 2.50%, according to Yonhap Infomax's 11:00 AM announcement.
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<Table> Interbank Short-Term Interest Rate Benchmark - KORIBOR (2nd)
South Korea's interbank short-term lending rates declined across most tenors on the 2nd, with the 12-month KORIBOR falling 3 basis points to 3.17%, while the 1-week rate remained unchanged at 2.50%, according to Yonhap Infomax's 11:00 AM announcement.
Franklin Templeton predicts Bank of Korea may raise interest rates as early as May if oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, citing Middle East tensions, won depreciation, and household debt as potential catalysts for earlier-than-expected monetary tightening despite baseline scenario of rate freeze through 2026.
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Franklin Templeton - BOK May Raise Rates from May if High Oil Prices Persist
Franklin Templeton predicts Bank of Korea may raise interest rates as early as May if oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, citing Middle East tensions, won depreciation, and household debt as potential catalysts for earlier-than-expected monetary tightening despite baseline scenario of rate freeze through 2026.
Bank of Korea Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song identifies Middle East crisis as South Korea's biggest short-term economic risk, citing inflation pressures and downside risks, while emphasizing flexible policy approach over hawk-dove categorization and noting sound dollar liquidity despite elevated exchange rates.
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Shin Hyun-song Says 'Must Watch' on Rate Hike Possibility Amid Uncertainties
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