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Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

Bank of Korea Cuts Key Rate as Trump Tariffs Loom

Feb 25, 2025
Katia Dmitrieva, an Asia economy reporter for Bloomberg News, dives into South Korea's economic response to trade tensions and the recent rate cut by the Bank of Korea. She shares insights on how U.S. tariffs impact local industries. Joining her, Rebecca Walzer, President at Walser Wealth Management, discusses the repercussions of these tariffs on the broader market and the importance of adapting investment strategies. Together, they analyze the interconnectedness of geopolitical factors, including trade relations and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
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  • The Bank of Korea's interest rate cut reflects concerns over economic fragility and external pressures like looming U.S. tariffs.
  • AI technology advancements underscore a critical shift in business strategies, emphasizing the need for cost-effective computing solutions in competitive markets.

Deep dives

The Impact of AI on Business Strategy

Artificial intelligence is transforming business operations across various industries by enhancing productivity and expediting decision-making processes. Companies that fail to adopt AI technologies risk falling behind their competitors, making it critical to integrate AI into strategic planning. Specifically, using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has been highlighted as a cost-efficient solution for running AI workloads, as it significantly lowers expenses related to compute, storage, and networking compared to other cloud providers. Major organizations, such as Vodafone and Thomson Reuters, have already benefited from incorporating OCI into their systems, showcasing the tangible advantages of adopting advanced technologies.

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