Commerzbank: BoK Likely to Hike 25bp to 2.75% on Inflation
Commerzbank strategist Charlie Lay argues that elevated South Korean inflation supports a 25 basis point rate hike by the Bank of Korea to 2.75%.
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Commerzbank's Charlie Lay sees a strong case for the Bank of Korea (BoK) to deliver a 25 basis point rate hike to 2.75% at its upcoming meeting, citing persistently elevated inflation. The move would be consistent with the bank's tightening cycle and could support the South Korean Won.
Lay also notes an oil-linked range view ahead of the decision, suggesting that oil price dynamics may influence the Won's near-term trading band. The analysis points to a stable to slightly stronger Won bias if the hike materializes as expected.
Source: FXStreet Forex News