Articles by tag: central-bank

Russia's GDP Decline 2026: New Forecast from the Ministry of Economic Development

The conservative scenario of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development allows for a GDP decline of 0.5% in 2026. Discover the hidden reasons and real figures of the crisis. Read insider analysis.

Central Bank bought yuan for 1.2 billion rubles: analysis of the budget rule

Analysis of the Central Bank's currency purchase for 1.2 billion rubles. How it affects the ruble exchange rate, reserves and the budget. Learn the hidden mechanisms and analyst forecasts.

Collapse of Retail Lending: Central Bank Analysis for April 2026

Why retail lending in Russia has stalled, while companies take long-term loans. Reasons, rate forecast, and consequences for borrowers. Read the analysis.

Central Bank Key Rate 14.5%: Risk of Economic Overcooling

The Central Bank kept the rate at 14.5% and acknowledged the risk of overcooling. Find out why loans will remain expensive and when to expect easing. Full analysis of the Central Bank summary.