05.03.2026, 12:21

Analysts expect Kazakhstan to hold key rate at 18%

ALMATY. March 5 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) - Kazakhstan’s National Bank is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at 18% at its upcoming meeting on Friday, according to analysts polled by the Interfax-Kazakhstan news agency.

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