The repo rate, at which the central bank lends to banks, was raised to 5.4% from 4.9%. All other rates, including the penal Marginal Standing Facility rate, move up by an identical margin. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to raise the rate.
Gold heads for sharpest weekly decline in four months on Fed rate outlook
Gold prices took a hit on Friday amid strong indicators of US economic growth and climbing oil prices. Spot gold prices sank to their lowest