Economics

Iceland Ramps Up Tightening in Biggest Rate Hike Since 2008

  • Inflation may now exceed 8% in third quarter, officials say
  • Move by Iceland may be followed within hours by Fed hike
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Iceland’s central bank delivered its biggest interest-rate hike since the 2008 financial crisis to try to curb inflation and rein in Europe’s fastest house-price rally.