Citigroup expects the Bank of Korea to raise its policy rate 25bps in August from 2.75% to 3.00%, then deliver further hikes in November and February that would take the rate to 3.50%. Citigroup flags an upside risk: if inflation and economic conditi

2026-08-26

Citigroup expects the Bank of Korea to raise its policy rate 25bps in August from 2.75% to 3.00%, then deliver further hikes in November and February that would take the rate to 3.50%. Citigroup flags an upside risk: if inflation and economic conditions accelerated, the policy rate could reach 3.75%.