The Russian central bank’s post-meeting press conference provided the firmest signs yet that the easing cycle will resume next year. Governor Nabiullina’s comment that Q2 was the most likely time for this suggests that the initial rate cut may come a little later than we currently expect. But ultimately, we think the policy rate will be lowered by more than the markets are pricing in over 2017.
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