Russia's central bank unexpectedly raised its key interest rate Friday, citing higher than forecast inflation and a faster than expected recovery in domestic demand.
The Board of Directors decided to increase the key rate by 25 basis points to 4.50 percent, the Bank of Russia said in a statement. Economists had expected the rate to remain at 4.25 percent.
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