The US central bank raised interest rates on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with a unanimous vote, according to 한겨레. The Korean outlet reported that the decision should not be read as a one-off move, d
The hike went ahead despite opposition from President Trump, according to a separate report cited in the same summary. Coverage also pointed to Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller as a driving
South Korea's government said the US move had already been priced into markets and expected limited market impact, according to 대한민국 정책브리핑, the government's policy briefing outlet. Wall Street analyst
The reports leave open how far the tightening cycle will run and what it means for Korean monetary policy. Attention now turns to whether the Bank of Korea follows with another increase at its October
한겨레 reports the US central bank raised rates with unanimous support, signaling more hikes ahead despite Trump's oppositi