Economics
Russia Hikes Rate, Signals More Tightening as Inflation Surges
- Inflationary pressures create ‘necessity’ for more tightening
- Central bank also considered raising rate by 100 basis points
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The Bank of Russia delivered its third straight increase in interest rates and said more will be necessary as soon as next month as it struggles to contain a spike in inflation.