In August 2026, the Bank of Korea reported that deposit interest rates remained stable at 3.21% for new deposits while loan interest rates increased to 4.40%, up 13 basis points from the previous month. Outstanding loan rates also rose by 3 basis points to 4.40%, indicating a gradual tightening in lending conditions.
| Policy Rate | 2.75% |
| USD/KRW | 1516.65 |
| GDP Growth | 3.2% |
| M2 Growth | 5.8% |
| 10Y Yield | 4.29% |
| 2y10y Spread | +1.64% |
Top traded commodities for South Korea
| Commodity | Price | 1D | 30D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude Oil | 125.44 USD/barrel | -0.1% | +35.3% |
| Copper | 13,542.82 USD/mt | -0.1% | +62.2% |