This is an interesting development for South Korea’s monetary policy. With inflation picking up, the Bank of Korea may have to delay rate cuts, which could impact market sentiment and economic growth projections. It’ll be worth watching how policymakers balance inflation control with economic support in the coming months.

Interesting comparison between gold mining stocks and other mining sectors! With gold prices staying strong, it makes sense that gold miners would have an edge, but I wonder how much geopolitical risks and production costs will impact their performance compared to base metals. Do you see any particular mining sector outperforming in the near future?