Asia Market Movers: Bank of Korea dot plot points to prolonged 2.50% hold as chip exports support growth

Thursday, 26 Feb, 2026 Central Banks Bank of Korea dot plot points to prolonged 2.50% hold as chip exports support growth BOK's new dot plot reinforces a 2.50% hold bias, with only a small minority pricing a cut. Summary: More from the Bank of Korea's Feb 26 decision: the hold at 2.50% was unanimous . The new six-month " Central Banks BoJ's Takata says Japan is near 2% target, backs further gradual rate hikes Takata says Japan is near 2% inflation "mission accomplished," backing further gradual BoJ normalisation. --- In summary, BoJ Policy Board member Hajime Takata argues Japan is close to meeting the 2% Learn more News Australia Q4 capex beats expectations as renewable investment lifts outlook Australian business investment edges higher as renewables drive capex upgrade. Summary: Q4 private capex +0.4% q/q (0% exp), prior +6.4 ( data post here ) Annual growth accelerated to +7.8% y/y. Build Central Banks PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.9228 (vs. estimate at 6.8605) The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. PBOC injects 320.5bn yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.4% in open market operations today. Central Banks Bank of Korea holds rates at 2.50%, introduces Fed-style dot plot guidance BOK holds at 2.50% and unveils Fed-style dot plot as policy pause deepens. Summary: Bank of Korea held its benchmark rate at 2.50%, as expected. Decision unanimous among seven-member board. 2026 GDP f News Australian Q4 2025 business capex has fallen from Q3 but has beaten expectations This is 'just the data' post. ADDED: I posted details etc here: Australia Q4 capex beats expectations as renewable investment lifts outlook --- Australian Private Capital Expenditure Q4 2025 +0.4% q/q Central Banks PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8605 – Reuters estimate The People's Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exch Stocks Nvidia's Huang says markets misjudge AI threat as revenue and guidance smash forecasts Summary: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says markets are misjudging AI's impact on software firms. Huang argues AI will enhance, not replace, companies like ServiceNow. Q4 revenue surged 73% y/y to $68.13bn, Learn more News NZ business confidence eases but inflation pressures build – ANZ survey Confidence remains high, but rising cost and wage pressures keep inflation risks alive. Summary: Business confidence fell 5 points to 59.2 but remains elevated. Own-activity outlook improved slightly

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