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    Economists expect the Bank of Korea to hold its policy rate at its October meeting

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    Economists expect the Bank of Korea to hold its policy rate at its October meeting

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    The expected pause may temporarily reduce near-term rate volatility, while expectations of further tightening could keep pressure on duration and rate-sensitive Korean assets.

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    Market Ontology
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    2026-10-19
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    2026-10-20
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    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Economists expect the Bank of Korea to hold its policy rate at its October meeting”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-10-19. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-10-19/economists-expect-the-bank-of-korea-to-hold-its-policy-rate-at-its-october-meeti-f8e9aa

    MACRO
    Economists expect the Bank of Korea to hold its policy rate at its October meeting
    The expected pause may temporarily reduce near-term rate volatility, while expectations of further tightening could keep pressure on duration and rate-sensitive Korean assets.
    KTB 3YKRW/USD
    Impact
    61
    OCT 19
    SIG
    KTB 3YKRW/USD
    Economists expect the Bank of Korea to hold its policy rate at its October meeting
    The expected pause may temporarily reduce near-term rate volatility, while expectations of further tightening could keep pressure on duration and rate-sensitive Korean assets.
    Impact
    The expected pause may temporarily reduce near-term rate volatility, while expectations of further tightening could keep pressure on duration and rate-sensitive Korean assets.
    Affected
    KTB 3YKRW/USD
    Source facts

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    AssetExposure and channelDirectionEvidence
    KTB 3YExpectations of a possible November rate increase raise the expected short-end policy path and pressure Korean government bond prices.Down1-5dThe survey reported that 45% of respondents expected another rate increase in November after consecutive July and August hikes.
    KRW/USDA near-term hold supports carry, but future tightening expectations and regional risk sentiment pull the won in opposing directions.Watch1-5dEconomists overwhelmingly expected a hold while also citing persistent inflation concerns and possible further tightening.

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