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🇰🇷🚨 South Korea Holds Interest Rates at 2.75% – Crypto Market Impact?
🔍 Key Highlights:
Bank of Korea holds at 2.75%, avoiding rate cuts amid U.S. trade war fears.
U.S. threatens 25% tariffs on Korean cars/auto parts – ⚠️ $35B in exports at risk.
GDP forecast slashed to 1.5% (from 1.9%) – may decline further.
🪙 Crypto Angle:
Uncertainty rising – will capital flow into Bitcoin as a hedge?
KRW pairs showing volatility, BTC/KRW worth watching.
📉 Market Reaction:
KRW weakens slightly.
KOSPI dips overall, but chipmakers rally on $23B gov’t support.