National Bank Explains Decision Not to Lower Key Rate by Full 1%
The National Bank of Kazakhstan did not consider a 1% interest rate cut, opting instead for a 0.5% reduction. This decision was made due to slowing inflation, decreased inflation expectations, and a stable domestic economy. The move aims to maintain moderately tight monetary conditions to return inflation to the 5% target by 2028, while acknowledging elevated price pressures and pro-inflationary risks.
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