Russia raises rate sharper than expected

Russia’s central bank hiked its key interest rate by a greater-than-expected 100 basis points to 8.5 per cent on Friday, raising the cost of borrowing as the weak rouble added to inflation pressure from a tight labour market and strong consumer demand.

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