South Korea's December CPI inflation rate at lowest since June
South Korea's annual consumer price inflation in December from 3 in November.3% down to 3.2%。
South Korea's annual consumer price inflation in December was up from 3 in November, according to the Korea Statistics Bureau..3% down to 3.2%。
It was the lowest consumer price index inflation rate since June, largely due to a slowdown in food costs.。
By contrast, market consensus is expected to slow to 3..26%。
On a monthly basis, South Korea's consumer prices remained unchanged in December, while falling by 0% in November..5%。Latest inflation figures fail to reach market pair 0.2% growth forecast。
The won was essentially flat against the dollar on the day, with the USD / KRW currency pair last quoted at 1,290.35。
South Korean won trading with US dollar continues to approach record 1,284.The latest six-week high of 35, which was set in early Asian trading。
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