Russia GDP growth looks weak, but not terrible
The weaker than expected GDP numbers keep the central bank easing story in 2018 intact, but the interest rate path will be data-dependent
First signs of rising Russia inflation
CPI inflation did edge higher in April, and a weaker RUB might have played its role. But this bodes well with expectations of a gradual pick-up in…
Russia Central Bank cuts key rate by 25bp
We stay confident with our call of at least a 6.50% key rate by the end of 2018 and 5.75% in 2019. The CBR may cut again in April and June but there might…
Russians head to the polls this weekend to choose their next President for 2018-2024. There is no intrigue over the winner, but the PM chair, composition…
The figures clearly point to very limited underlying price pressures, suggesting the Central Bank of Russia may choose to cut rates again by 25bp or 50bp…
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Sanctions on Russian debt ‘too risky’, says report
A US conclusion that sanctioning Russia sovereign debt could be uncertain and risky for global markets should unleash further downside for OFZ yields
Russia: GDP muted in 2017, but look forward not back
The 1.5% print fell short of expectations, but we see it improving to 2% in 2018. Still, there is room for 25bp or even 50bp rate cuts at the upcoming…
