National Bank of Ukraine raises key rate to 16.5%, lifts 2026 inflation forecast to 12.5%

The National Bank of Ukraine raised its key policy rate from 16% to 16.5%, its third consecutive hike under inflation pressure, and lifted its 2026 inflation forecast to 12.5%. The bank forecasts the rate will be held at this level until Q2 2027.

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