Ukraine’s central bank hikes rates to stem hryvnia crisis

The hike in Ukraine’s discount rate by 10.5% to 30% today is a desperate attempt by the National Bank to regain control of the currency, having botched its attempt to tighten capital controls over the past few weeks. The hryvnia has rebounded on the news, but we’re not convinced that today’s move will stem pressures on the currency.

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