Ukraine raises main interest rate to 8.5% as inflation persists - NewsBreak

KYIV, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian central bank raised its main interest to 8.5% from 8.0% on Thursday, the fourth rate hike this year, to tackle persistently high inflation. "Tighter monetary policy will help rein in inflation expectations and bring back a steady disinflation trend toward the 5% target,...