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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea Interest Rate held to 2.75% in March 2013
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2013
South Korea Interest Rate held to 2.75% in March 2013. The reading matched the 2.75% consensus.
Latest Release
2.75
Actual
2.75
Consensus
2.75
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/KRW | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Bullish KRW | → View |
| KOSPI | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | INDEX | Bullish KR | → View |
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Interest Rate (South Korea) was reported at 2.75% in March 2013. This matched the market consensus of 2.75% exactly. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/KRW (Bullish KRW). A secondary relationship exists with KOSPI, positively correlated (Bullish KR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Business Confidence (May 26) and Exports YoY (Jun 1).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2013.
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About Interest Rate — South Korea
DEFINITION
Interest rate is a financial indicator that measures the cost of borrowing money or the return on lending money. It is expressed as a percentage and is used to determine the cost of loans, mortgages, and other financial products. Interest rates are influenced by various economic factors and can have a significant impact on the overall economy, as well as individual consumers and businesses. They are closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and financial institutions to make informed decisions about investments and monetary policies.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Policy-rate decisions and associated communication are the primary near-term driver of front-end rates, currencies, and equity-discount-rate inputs. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Mar 2013): actual 2.75 %, consensus 2.75 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/KRW (Bullish KRW, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.