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AFP: Turkish lira plunges to new lows as rates held steady

Turkish lira plunges to new lows as rates held steady

By Fulya Ozerkan (AFP) – 2 hours ago

Ankara — Turkey's currency plunged to new lows on Tuesday after the central bank held key interest rates unchanged, bowing to what analysts said was pressure from the government as it battles a deepening political crisis.

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