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Turkey keeps rates on hold, but hikes looking increasingly likely

The Turkish central bank kept its key interest rates on hold today, but the accompanying statement suggested that the MPC remains too sanguine on the inflation outlook and the risks posed by the large current account deficit, particularly amid the current domestic political uncertainty and looming Fed tightening. We think rate hikes look increasingly likely over the next 6-9 months.

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