Russian inflation edged up to 3.7% y/y in September and we think that it will rise a bit further over the coming months, which is likely to prompt the central bank to pause its easing cycle at its upcoming meetings. But as these near-term inflationary risks fade, we think there is scope for the central bank to resume its easing cycle next year and lower its policy rate by a further 75bp to 3.50%.
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