Turkey’s Central Bank raised the benchmark interest rate to 30% on Thursday, marking its highest level in nearly two decades. The move aims to combat near 60% yearly inflation. The bank revealed this strategy in an official statement. Rising oil prices contributed to higher-than-expected inflation in recent months. Accordingly, the bank plans more rate hikes […]
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