South Korea's July Inflation Eases Below Forecasts Amid Lower Oil Prices

Finance

4 August 2026 at 11:45 am

South Korea's July Inflation Eases Below Forecasts Amid Lower Oil Prices

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South Korea's consumer inflation in July eased to a three-month low, falling below market expectations due to lower oil prices. Despite this, policymakers remain cautious about underlying price pressures, with core inflation showing a slight increase, and the Bank of Korea continues to monitor developments for future policy decisions.

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