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[Breaking News] Bank of Korea Freezes Benchmark Interest Rate at 2.50% for 7th Consecutive Time Amid Inflation and Exchange Rate Instability
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global ◆ Mixed Impact 35/100 Maeil Business Apr 10, 2026 Read original ↗

[Breaking News] Bank of Korea Freezes Benchmark Interest Rate at 2.50% for 7th Consecutive Time Amid Inflation and Exchange Rate Instability

The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board froze the benchmark interest rate at an annual 2.50% on the 10th. This marks the seventh consecutive rate freeze, following decisions in July, August, October, November last year, and January, February this year. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28th.

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"[Breaking News] Bank of Korea Freezes Benchmark Interest Rate at 2.50% for 7th Consecutive Time Amid Inflation and Exchange Rate Instability" — BullBear's AI rates this story as a mixed, direction-neutral signal, with a market-impact score of 35 out of 100. The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board froze the benchmark interest rate at an annual 2.50% on the 10th. This marks the seventh consecutive rate freeze, following decisions in July, August, October, November last year, and January, February this year. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28th. Reported by Maeil Business on April 10, 2026. The call is verified against the actual 24-hour price move on BullBear's public conviction ledger.

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