Central Bank of Russia hikes key interest rate
The increase by 2 percentage points to 15% per annum is the biggest increase since May of last year
The Bank of Russia on Friday raised the key rate by 200 basis points to 15% per annum, stating that current inflationary pressures have significantly increased, to a level above the regulator’s expectations.
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