Turkey cuts rates despite spiralling inflation

Turkey has cut its interest rate for the fourth time in as many months. Its central bank cut its main interest rate by 1%, from 15% to 14%, amid pressure from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for rates to be cut to stimulate the economy.

The move has sent its currency tumbling to new lows, with many people feeling the impact of inflation when buying essential items.

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(Picture shows the hands of a man counting Turkish banknotes. Credit: Getty Images)