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Thailand Central Bank Hikes Key Rate For First Time Since 2011

Thailand's central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time in over seven years to curb financial stability risks.

The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-2 to raise the policy rate by a quarter-point to 1.75 percent, the Bank of Thailand said in a statement on Wednesday. The decision was in line with economists' expectations.

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