Tue, 21-Oct-2025

South Korea’s C. Bank joins its competitors in a half-point rate increase

South Korea's

The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 50 basis points to 2.25%. It is the biggest increase since the bank adopted the current policy system in 1999. The decision could help curb further weakening of the won. After the currency tumbled 9.4% against the US dollar this year. South Korea’s central bank on … Read more

Yellen meets Japan’s top investor in the midst of economic challenges

Yellen

The meetings come as the yen is trading at 24-year lows.  Yellen’s conversations will include her assessment of the U.S.  The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its inflation forecast but maintain ultra-low interest rates. Janet Yellen, the U.S. Depository Secretary met with Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Tuesday, the Treasury Department … Read more