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Russia’s Central Bank Maintains Inflation_RECORD
Russia’s central bank (RUB) left its key interest rate unchanged on Friday, reflecting a more cautious approach amid concerns about whether inflation will continue its current rise toward what is considered the "upside"ease. The bank’s decision mirrors its previous move, where it raised the 2025 inflation forecast to between 7% and 8%.
recent warnings from the Central Bank’s head emphasized the concern surrounding medium-term inflation risks. It currently expects inflation to recover from the 2025 target of 4% between 2026 and 2027. The regulator’s forward-looking statements underscore the need to gauge the true state of inflation and the economy before making any significant monetary adjustments.
Despite the risks, Russia’s defense spending has surged due to the war in Ukraine. Following the February 2022 departure of its troops, the country has seen both sanctions and punitive measures targeting U.S. dollars as normalization efforts intensify. Annual inflation in Russia stood at 10% as of February 10, with a slight decline in both the previous and current year. The central bank’s cautious stance has led to concerns about whether inflation will continue non-stable trends or might head into a more cautious,不低于 4% rate.
Analysts have viewed Russia’s decision as a signal of growing tolerance for inflation above the 4% target, though this hasn’t fully align been met. Some have deemed the central bank’s stance " swordsaw-like," indicating a potential shift in expectations. However, others warn that further rate hike reductions could still be on the table as the central bankheads face credible prospects of supply-side inflation disruptions.
Ruble behavior is another key factor to consider, as a weaker currency during this time often raises fears of a decline in global trade and growth across the recovering economy. Post-rate decision, the Markex index for October🔴 rose by 0.86%, while the Russian rouble去年同期DataType="$文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字描述文字。" was trading at a strong 91% against the美元. This stronger peg has fueled concerns about economic confidence.
