The decision by the Central Bank of Russia to accelerate it is monetary easing cycle today with a 200bp cut to its policy rate, to 18.00%, signals that policymakers are becoming more concerned about the slowing economy and a bit less concerned about upside inflation risks. But the communications also suggest that the easing cycle will go back to smaller steps at upcoming meetings.
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