Experts have seen signals for a reduction in the Central Bank's key rate.
As early as 2025, the regulator may soften its policy, analysts believe.
The Central Bank is unlikely to lower the key rate in the first quarter, TASS writes, citing experts.
But in the second quarter this is quite possible.
At the same time, analysts note that we are talking about a gradual reduction in the key rate.
Inflation continues to have a serious impact on the Russian economy.
Therefore, there are no prerequisites for a sharp decrease in the “key”.
February 2025 will be decisive in this regard.
The Central Bank may either lower or raise the key rate. It is possible that it will remain at the current level (21%).
Experts believe that the Central Bank will not decide to ease monetary policy until March 2025.
Only in the spring of next year will it become clearer what to expect next.
There are now preconditions for the development of various scenarios.
If we consider the most positive of them, the Central Bank will begin to reduce the rate in the second quarter of 2025.
Author: Dmitry Bobrov
