Rates To Remain On Hold

With the pace of economic growth in Ukraine showing signs of slowing, we expect the benchmark interest rate to remain on hold at 7.75% through the end of 2011 and beyond. A deteriorating external environment, coupled with a still-fragile banking sector and weak domestic credit conditions means that the central bank will be wont to hike interest rates unless inflation takes a distinct leg upwards

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