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Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fueled by military spending in growing economy

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Video. Russia's central bank hikes interest rates in a bid to fight inflation

Updated: 13/09/2024 - 16:30 GMT+2

Russia's central bank raised its interest rate by a full percentage point on Friday as government military spending in its invasion of Ukraine strains the economy.

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