Bank of Korea seen holding rates on April 10 as oil shock lifts inflation risks

The expected hold from the Bank of Korea reinforces a cautious policy stance, which may keep Korean front-end yields relatively anchored while leaving the won vulnerable to further weakness, particularly as energy-driven inflation risks rise; continued FX depreciation could amplify imported inflation pressures, keeping markets alert to the possibility of a more hawkish shift if price pressures prove… Bank of Korea set to hold on April 10 as oil shock clouds inflation and growth outlook. . Summary: . Bank of Korea expected to hold rates at 2. Bank of Korea set to hold on April 10 as oil shock clouds inflation and growth outlook. Summary: Bank of Korea expected to hold rates at 2.50% on April 10 Reuters poll shows unanimous no-change expectation Rates seen on hold through 2026 amid uncertainty Oil prices surge over 50%, lifting inflation risks Korea highly exposed to energy imports from Gulf Inflation trending above target, forecasts revised higher Growth outlook clouded… For traders, releases like this can quickly shift rate expectations, currency direction, index futures and broad risk sentiment. Watch the next move in the dollar, front-end yields and index futures to see whether the market prices this release as a true surprise or only a passing headline.