Macro & inflation

Bank of Korea new chief faces hawkish stress test May 28

Shin Hyun-sung takes first MPC meeting with rates at 2.5% seven consecutive holds. Signaled tightening may be needed if inflation spreads to expectations amid Middle East oil and won weakness.

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