Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong said semiconductors and IT will contribute 0.7%p to South Korea’s 2026 GDP growth, but warned of increased KOSPI volatility amid rapid market gains.
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The Bank of Korea held its base rate at 2.50% as inflation stabilizes near target and growth outpaces expectations, while financial market volatility and global uncertainties persist.
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The Bank of Korea raised its 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.0% while lowering its 2025 outlook to 1.8%, citing stronger domestic demand and semiconductor exports amid rising inflation expectations.
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Morgan Stanley's Kathleen Oh signals a more optimistic outlook for South Korea's economy, citing a potential GDP growth revision to 2.1% for 2026, driven by a semiconductor export boom, and suggests the Bank of Korea could raise rates as early as Q1 next year if global conditions shift.
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South Korea’s bond market expects the Bank of Korea to hold its base rate at 2.50% in February, with focus shifting to a potential upward revision of the 2024 GDP growth forecast amid strong semiconductor exports and ongoing market stabilization efforts.
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Goldman Sachs warns that a sharp US stock market decline could significantly dampen economic growth, with a 10% drop potentially cutting GDP forecasts by 0.5 percentage points and a 20% fall reducing them by nearly 1 point, citing risks to consumer spending and the wealth effect.
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South Korea’s bond market eyes the Bank of Korea’s response to U.S. tariff policy uncertainty, as global markets digest legal and fiscal implications of Trump-era tariffs and await key economic data and policy signals.
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ICRA reports a 23.4% year-on-year contraction in India`s Q3 FY26 capex, driven by government spending adjustments. State capex shows growth. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/india-capex-contracts-q3-fy26-icra-a8ix6vsl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #IndiaCapex #ICRAReport #GDPGrowth #GovernmentSpending #StateCapex

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, fueling a broad stock rally while bonds and the dollar weaken amid fiscal uncertainty and tariff refund concerns.
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U.S. Treasury yields rose after the Supreme Court ruled IEEPA-based tariffs unlawful, raising concerns over up to $175 billion in refunds and fiscal risks, while Q4 GDP growth sharply missed forecasts and inflation remained elevated.
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US Treasury yields declined as investors sought safe-haven assets ahead of key economic data releases, with geopolitical tensions and inflation expectations in focus.
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US equity futures rebounded in Asian trading on February 20, with E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures posting modest gains, while US Treasury yields were mixed amid investor caution ahead of key US inflation and GDP data releases.
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The eurozone's Q4 GDP grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, matching preliminary estimates, with annual growth slowing slightly; employment also edged higher, according to Eurostat data.
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RBI Raises FY26 Growth Forecast to 7.4%, Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% - PIOTV
India’s growth story gets stronger The Reserve Bank of India has revised FY26 GDP growth to 7.4%, keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. RBI says the economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties, backed by strong consumption, services, and manufacturing recovery. Visit here: https://piotv.com/news/reserve-bank-of-india-ups-fy26-growth-forecast-to-74-repo-rate-steady-at-525
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the current dollar value reflects market forces after years of artificial strength, citing export growth and GDP gains, while emphasizing Nvidia must comply with US export controls on AI chips to China.
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Citi has raised South Korea’s 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.4% on booming AI-driven semiconductor exports, while warning the Bank of Korea’s rate hike cycle could approach 3% amid robust tech sector momentum.
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As per the Economic Survey 2025–26, India’s projected real GDP growth for FY26 stands at 7.4%, showcasing strong economic resilience and global leadership in growth. EconomicSurvey2025 #GDPGrowth #IndianEconomy #CurrentAffairs #VidyakasamEducation #CompetitiveExams #UPSC #HPPSC

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong highlights semiconductors, defense, autos, and shipbuilding as South Korea’s main growth engines for 2024, noting last year’s 1% GDP growth was a stroke of luck.
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The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25% for a second consecutive meeting, citing persistent U.S. trade uncertainty and subdued economic growth, while signaling continued vigilance on inflation and labor market trends.
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Vietnam dự kiến dẫn đầu tăng trưởng kinh tế trong khu vực ASEAN+3 vào năm 2026 với mức tăng GDP ấn tượng 7,6%, theo dự báo mới nhất từ Văn phòng Nghiên cứu Kinh tế Vĩ mô ASEAN+3 (AMRO). Đây là tín hiệu tích cực cho thấy sức bật của nền kinh tế Việt Nam trong bối cảnh phục hồi và hội nhập sâu rộng.

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