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South Korea Raises Rates as AI-Driven Growth Accelerates

South Korea's central bank lifted interest rates Thursday for the first time since early 2023. The increase reflects persistent inflationary pressures tied to artificial intelligence-driven economic growth that has accelerated faster than anticipated.

Other major central banks are navigating similar dynamics. The Federal Reserve indicated confidence in current rate levels despite AI-driven demand pressures. Canada's central bank held rates steady at 2.25% as growth rebounds and inflation fades. Policymakers across jurisdictions are assessing whether existing rates remain appropriate given mixed economic signals and shifting supply-side conditions.