Russian economy

Mishustin reports Russia's economic growth above expectations

Mishustin reports Russia's economic growth above expectations

Inflation in Russia totaled 9.52% in 2024 but annual growth rates of this indicator are declining for the sixth month in a row, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the meeting with President Vladimir Putin. The head of …

Azerbaijan-Russia Business Council holds meeting in Baku

Azerbaijan-Russia Business Council holds meeting in Baku

The meeting of the Azerbaijan-Russia Business Council was held in Baku on December 2. In addition to officials, the event was attended by representatives of more than 90 members of the Council - institutions and organizations working in …

Russia's Central Bank comments on ruble exchange rate

Russia's Central Bank comments on ruble exchange rate

The Russian Central Bank maintains the floating rate policy but if volatility starts posing threat to financial stability, the regulator has tool to mitigate risks, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia Philipp Gabuniya said. The key …

Russia to face record key rate hike as ruble tumbles

Russia to face record key rate hike as ruble tumbles

In 2024, Russia's key interest rate may be raised by two percentage points to 23%, first deputy CEO of VTB Dmitry Pyanov said. "We forecast it will increase in December to 23% and will be maintained …

Russia's Central Bank announces plans to cut key rate

Russia's Central Bank announces plans to cut key rate

The Bank of Russia may start lowering its key rate next year provided there are no new shocks, the regulator’s Governor Elvira Nabiullina said at a plenary session in the State Duma. "We believe that our policy …

Russian Central Bank may increase key rate in October

Russian Central Bank may increase key rate in October

The Bank of Russia may increase its key rate at the meeting of the board of directors in October, the regulator’s Deputy Governor Alexey Zabotkin said. "We admit the possibility of an increase in the rate at the …