Central Bank of Russia bides its time

The Central Bank of Russia kept interest rates on hold today, but the accompanying statement provides some hints that policy may start to be eased over the coming months. Even so, dramatic cuts in interest rates remain unlikely. We’ve pencilled in a 75bp reduction in key rates over the coming months.

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