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Russia hikes interest rate to 21%, highest since 2003
short by Mansi Agarwal / on Friday, 25 October, 2024
Russia's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21% on Friday, the highest level since 2003. The hike came as inflation in the country currently stands at 8.4%, more than double the bank's 4% target. The move is also driven by massive government spending on the military amid its war with Ukraine.
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