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Not only is the Federal Reserve struggling, but neighboring South Korea's central bank is also starting to lose patience! I just saw South Korea's senior vice governor Ryoo Opa make a statement, and the tone is so high that it seems like they want to give the market a "big rate hike turnaround." Let's take a look at this wave of "kimchi-flavored" tightening signals: "The economy is more resilient than expected": Previously, everyone was worried that high prices and war would cause the economy to collapse, but as it turns out, South Korea has held on through semiconductor exports, and life is better than expected. "Inflation can't be contained": Since the economy hasn't collapsed, inflation is stirring again, and Opa directly declared, "It's time to consider raising interest rates!" Don't forget, they haven't changed interest rates since July last year, and this long-held move has quite a punch. "The Korean won is exhausted": The current exchange rate of the won is almost as bad as during the financial crisis. Although Opa says the market doesn't see it as a big deal, he's probably bleeding inside—if they don't raise rates, the won might really turn into "worthless paper." Blogger's honest words:
Semiconductors are strong, but can Opa's prosperity be evenly distributed? For our crypto circle, this "global rate hike fever" is not a good sign. On the contrary, South Korea, a major hub of global cryptocurrency "bull runs," might see its kimchi premium shrink first if rates are actually raised. Today's interaction:
South Korea's Opa is about to raise rates, do you think this will be the "second wave" of global tightening? Can your coins withstand this wave of rate "Dragon Claw" attacks? Tell me in the comments whether you're preparing to add more or withdraw! 👇