Central Bank of Kazakhstan raises key rate to 14.5% - peak inflation not yet passed

Central Bank of Kazakhstan raises key rate to 14.5% - peak inflation not yet passed
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According to the NB, high inflationary expectations increase pro-inflationary pressure.

After a rate hike from the Central Bank of Kazakhstan, the tenge is strengthening against the ruble by 2%. The sharp move by the Central Bank of Kazakhstan may continue to strengthen the tenge further.