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NBU Raises Key Policy Rate to 16.5% Per Annum Amid Rising Inflation
The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to raise the key policy rate by 0.5 percentage points, from 16% to 16.5% per annum. The new rate takes effect on October 30.
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