NBU raises key policy rate to 16%

Steady2 outlets reported this in 3 reports over 2 days

Thu, 17 September 2026peak 2 reports on Thu, 17 September 2026Fri, 18 September 2026

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Ukrinform (Ukraine)

Kyiv Post (Ukraine)

17 Sept, 11:40over 14 hours18 Sept, 01:37

Thu, 17 September 2026
2 reports
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)11:40first to report
  NBU raises key policy rate to 16%
  The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to raise its key policy rate to 16%.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:47
  NBU Raises Key Rate to 16% as War-Driven Inflation Tops Forecast
  NBU raised its key policy rate by 0.5 percentage points on Thursday, citing persistent inflation and mounting medium-term price risks tied to the war. August inflation accelerated to 8.1%, driven largely by fuel and tariff costs. However, policymakers said they are ready to ease, but only if the security situation cools demand.
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)01:37
  Inflation may exceed previous forecast
  The inflation trajectory in the coming months may be somewhat higher than projected in the National Bank of Ukraine's (NBU) previous forecast.