... subdued, creating room for cheaper credit. The regulator also improved the inflation forecast for the end of 2025 and allowed for the possibility of further rate cuts if current trends persist. Markets reacted ambiguously to the CBR's bold decision. Bonds saw an influx of buyers: OFZ yields fell on expectations of cheaper funding, increasing the attractiveness of government debt. However, stocks on the Moscow Exchange showed mixed dynamics throughout the day—several rate-sensitive sectors (such as energy and consumer sectors) ...