Kazakhstan's National Bank Head Explains Tenge's Role in Curbing Inflation
National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov stated that the strengthening tenge significantly helps slow down inflation in Kazakhstan. Due to substantial imports, the exchange rate impacts the cost of goods. He noted that a stronger tenge made imports cheaper, helping to prevent further price increases, and reduced imported food costs from CIS countries by 3.2%.
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