South Korea 10-Year Yield Tops 4% as Iran Oil Shock Spurs Rate-Hike Bets
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 12
South Korea 10-Year Yield Tops 4% as Iran Oil Shock Spurs Rate-Hike Bets
5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 12
South Korea’s benchmark 10-year bond yield climbed above 4% for the first time since late 2023, reflecting a sharp repricing in rate expectations.
Iran-linked oil shock drove traders to brace for bigger Bank of Korea hikes, while an AI-led memory-chip upcycle strengthened the case for firmer growth and tighter policy.
Goldman Sachs now expects two 25-basis-point hikes this year, up from none, and Hana Securities shifted to one increase; Nomura still sees rates on hold through next year but expects a more hawkish BOK dot plot.
The move signals markets are reassessing South Korea’s inflation and growth outlook together, with energy risks and semiconductor momentum both pushing long-term yields higher.
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