policy rate hikes
Policy rate hikes refer to the increase in the central bank's benchmark interest rates, which influence borrowing costs and credit conditions in an economy. It is a measure undertaken by the central bank to curb inflationary pressure, control excessive borrowing, or stabilize the currency by making borrowing more expensive.
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