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South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% for a second straight meeting, citing stronger-than-expected economic growth and persistent inflationary pressures from higher energy costs. The Bank of Korea also upgraded its growth forecasts, while strong semiconductor exports and AI-driven chip demand are expected to support the economy…

An SEBI Registered Investment Adviser warned bank customers about fraudulent messages. He shared tips to identify scams by verifying sender details and checking for deceptive characters in sender names. 

Foreign investment in major Asian bond markets fell to a four-month low in July as investors turned more selective amid geopolitical risks and higher oil prices. India stood out with $3.04 billion in foreign bond inflows, while Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia saw weaker demand. The broader trend came even as emerging-market debt attracted $26.7 billion…