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    Russian central bank seen keeping key rate on hold at 21%: Reuters poll

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    Posted on June 2, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Russia's central bank is expected to maintain its key interest rate at 21% due to inflation and geopolitical concerns, with possible rate cuts later.

    Russian Central Bank Expected to Maintain Key Interest Rate at 21%

    By Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's central bank will keep its key interest rate on hold at 21% at its board meeting on June 6, but may soften its rhetoric and signal rate cuts later in the year, a Reuters poll of 26 economists showed on Monday.

    Seven economists expected a rate cut this week, but the majority pointed to still rising household inflationary expectations, which are closely monitored by the central bank, as well as geopolitics, as obstacles to an early cut.

    "The geopolitical factor and the state of the global economy remain the main sources of uncertainty. The decline in oil and commodities poses risks of a weaker rouble and higher inflation," said Sovkombank's chief economist Mikhail Vasilyev.

    Russia and Ukraine held their second round of peace talks on Monday, but the two sides are still far apart on how to end the war and the fighting stepped up ahead of the negotiations.

    Natalya Orlova from Alfa Bank cited the rise in inflationary expectations, low unemployment, and increased risks to the budget as the main factors in favour of keeping rates unchanged.

    "I believe that the transition to a rate cutting cycle is better postponed until the fall, when the picture of food price dynamics in the new season becomes clearer," Orlova said.

    In the poll, the forecast for inflation this year was unchanged from the previous poll at 7%, while gross domestic product (GDP) growth was seen slightly lower at 1.5% compared to 1.6% in the previous poll.

    The rouble, which has rallied by over 42% against the dollar this year mostly on expectations of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, is seen weakening to 97.5 to the U.S. dollar in one year compared to 95 to the dollar in the previous poll.

    The rouble's rally, which has taken place despite a fall in prices for oil, surprised many analysts, but has also helped the central bank in fighting inflation as imported goods are becoming cheaper.

    (Reporting by Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya. Editing by Guy Faulconbridge and Mark Potter)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russian central bank expected to keep interest rate at 21%.
    • •Inflation and geopolitics are key factors influencing the decision.
    • •Economists predict potential rate cuts later in the year.
    • •Rouble's performance impacts inflation control.
    • •Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine continue amid conflict.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russian central bank seen keeping key rate on hold at 21%: Reuters poll

    1What is the current key interest rate set by the Russian central bank?

    The Russian central bank is expected to keep its key interest rate on hold at 21%.

    2What factors are influencing the decision to maintain the interest rate?

    Factors include rising household inflationary expectations, geopolitical uncertainties, and the state of the global economy.

    3What is the forecast for inflation and GDP growth in Russia?

    The forecast for inflation this year remains unchanged at 7%, while GDP growth is slightly lower at 1.5%.

    4How has the rouble performed against the dollar this year?

    The rouble has rallied by over 42% against the dollar, primarily due to expectations of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.

    5When might the Russian central bank consider cutting interest rates?

    Analysts suggest that a transition to a rate-cutting cycle may be better postponed until the fall, when food price dynamics become clearer.

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