... This is an important signal for the economy and investors. Find out what is behind this increase, how it affects economic activity, inflation and the ruble exchange rate, and what opportunities are opening up for investors. Growth of Money Supply in Russia by 19.2%: What Does This Mean for Investors? According to the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the money supply in national definitions has increased by 19.2% in 2024. This significant increase has captured the attention of both economists and investors, as the money supply is one of the key indicators of an economy's ...

... economy is expected to grow by more than 6% this year, remaining one of the most dynamic globally. Nevertheless, the factors of China's slowdown and global risks require caution from investors. Russia: Stable Ruble and Rate Cut Outlook The past week was calm for the Russian market. The ruble exchange rate, after a brief dip following the July Central Bank decision, stabilized around 80 ₽ per $1. The key rate cut by 200 bps only moderately reduced the attractiveness of ruble ...

In recent months, Russia's big business has been actively pushing for changes in the country's monetary policy, calling for the government to be given the right to influence the Central Bank's decisions. The high key rate, which has reached 21%, puts companies in front of a difficult choice, limiting access to financing for investment and development. In this article, we will discuss how the proposal ...

... to 49.8 (up from 49.1 previously). Overall, these economic indicators suggest stagnation in the Russian economy and only slight progress in the business cycle. Given the persistent high inflation (approximately 10% annually) and the tightening of the Central Bank of Russia's policy (key rate at 21%), the PMI data closely aligned with market expectations. Key Takeaways: The services PMI index remained in the growth zone (50.1), indicating moderate activity in the services sector. The manufacturing PMI increased to ...

... slowdown in GDP growth to 3.1% in the third quarter marks a decline from 4.1% in the second quarter and 5.4% in the first quarter. This figure indicates a reduction in economic activity, which may be attributed to several factors: High Key Rate: The Central Bank of Russia maintains a high key rate of 21% to control inflation, but such a rate also restrains lending and investment activity. Sanctions and External Economic Environment: Amidst sanctions pressure and restrictions on exports and imports, businesses face ...