Economics
Romania Cites Stalled Recovery in Cautious Rate-Hike Move
- Slim majority in survey expected an increase to 2.25%
- Central bank says economic activity stalled in fourth quarter
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Romania raised interest rates less than expected, surprising some investors who have expected the central bank to lift borrowing costs faster to tackle decade-high inflation and catch up with more aggressive hikes by its regional peers.