The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) kept its key policy rate unchanged at 15%, while warning it stands ready to raise rates if inflationary pressures intensify. The decision came against the backdrop of slowing headline inflation – which eased to 8.2% year-on-year (yoy) in May – partly driven by seasonal factors and increased raw food supply. Core inflation, however, ticked up slightly to 7.9% yoy, and both indicators came in above the NBU’s April forecast, largely due to second-round effects

Tag-uri: Inflatie