The economist spoke about the Central Bank’s latest and most important decision in the outgoing year.
Financial analyst Alexander Razuvaev believes that the Bank of Russia is preparing to raise the key rate from 21% to 23%.
The expert shared his opinion in an interview with NEWS.ru.
Closer to the Central Bank meeting on the rate (December 20), a more precise forecast appeared regarding the decision that will be made.
Analysts expect the Central Bank to raise the rate by 2%.
Against this backdrop, commercial banks will immediately begin offering clients special New Year and Christmas deposits with increased rates, the economist suggests.
Now all key economic indicators indicate that the Central Bank will continue to tighten its policy.
The main indicator is inflation. In October, the regulator predicted 8-8.5% by the end of the year, but it turned out to be higher than 9.5%.
The ruble is also demonstrating high volatility on the currency market, which serves as a reason to raise the key rate.
Author: Dmitry Bobrov
