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Data from World Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea Lending interest rate (%) climbed to 5.19% in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
South Korea Lending interest rate (%) climbed to 5.19% in January 2023, up 0.9% from December's 4.29% reading.
Latest Release
5.19
Latest (2023)
4.29
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
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THE RELEASE
Lending Interest Rate (%) (South Korea) was reported at 4.73 Percent in December 2024. The reading fell from the previous value of 5.19 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
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 December 2024.
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About Lending interest rate (%) — South Korea
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 annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - KR Events
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | KR | Business Confidence | 74 | 70 | 68.50 | Medium | |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 23:00 | KR | Industrial Production MoM | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.90 | Low | |
| 23:00 | KR | Retail Sales MoM | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Low | |
| 23:00 | KR | Industrial Production YoY | 3.6 | 4 | 4.00 | Low | |