Today’s decision by the Russian central bank to keep interest rates on hold at 11.00% having cut rates at each of its previous meetings this year, clearly reflects policymakers’ concerns about the recent weakness of the ruble and the impact this will have on inflation. However, the accompanying statement was surprisingly balanced, and the central bank doesn’t seem to have closed the door on further rate cuts.
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