The larger-than-expected rise in Russian inflation to a more than four-year high of 5.7% y/y in February is likely to be followed by another increase in March which poses a serious challenge to the central bank. If we’re right in thinking that inflation will ease in Q2, interest rates are likely to be left unchanged. But a shift towards tightening is now a growing possibility.
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