The Bank of Russia will hold a meeting on its key rate on Friday, October 23, amid October increases in utility tariffs and a decline in households’ short-term inflation expectations. Analysts surveyed expect the regulator to keep the rate at 14% per annum, TatCenter reports.
At its previous meeting on September 11, the Central Bank also kept the rate unchanged, citing stronger price pressures and ongoing inflation risks. According to Rosstat, consumer prices rose by 0.35% in September compared with August, bringing annual inflation to 6.35%. From October 6 to 12, prices increased by 0.11%; since the start of the month, they have risen by 1.01%. The Central Bank’s baseline scenario projects inflation of 6–7% by the end of 2026 and a return to the 4% target in 2027.
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