Economics
Ukraine Unexpectedly Raises Rates, Signals Another Hike to Come
- Central bank lifts benchmark to 8%; economists saw no change
- Move may assuage creditors worried about bank’s independence
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Ukraine unexpectedly raised borrowing costs and signaled another increase to come in a bid to address Europe’s fastest inflation behind Turkey. The hryvnia gained.