Russia
Russia’s rates cut does not presage shift in stance
Experts say central bank remains alert to inflation risks and will maintain ultra-restrictive policy
Falling oil prices bode ill for Russia – Bank of Finland blog
Higher deficits may cause authorities to engage in monetary financing, says Heli Simola
Bank lending in Ukraine continues to grow, despite conflict
NBU survey reports demand from businesses and households is up, though loan quality may be slipping
Nabiullina: still Putin’s most effective general
Even Russia’s enemies say its central bank governor has played a bad hand well. But for how much longer?
Bank of Russia to allow wealthy investors to trade crypto
Bank says proposal follows direct instructions from Putin, but reiterates risks
People: Sarah John to become BoE’s COO
Plus: Bank of Russia’s former deputy governor joins commercial lender VTB
Bundesbank backs German debt brake reform
Next chancellor could try to push reform through before new parliament is sworn in
‘Dark’ oil shipping impacts inflation – paper
Research finds nearly 43% of seaborne crude is shipped undercover to evade sanctions
Bank of Russia holds rates
Inflation ticks up as central bank updates forecast again
Higher tariffs would hurt US allies as well as its foes – research
However, research says country would be largely shielded from impact of geopolitical fragmentation
Russia pauses tightening, but warns rates will stay high
Central bank governor says inflation expectations are at risk of becoming unanchored
Fake it ’til you break it: the battle against disinformation
Transparency, beefed-up comms and AI are all being enlisted in central banks’ fight against falsehood
People: New faces on IMF exec board
Plus, appointments at Deutsche Bundesbank and Czech central bank
Suspended Bulgarian deputy claims he is fighting for central bank ‘independence’
Eurozone candidate country’s deputy breaks silence on suspension, and his fight to get reinstated
Russia hikes rates by 200bp
Central bank is forced to update its outlook in face of soaring inflation
High Russian growth ‘extremely unlikely’ – Bank of Finland study
Reports shows labour shortages, capacity constraints are beginning to bite
People: IMF appoints general counsel
Bank of Russia names new monetary policy head; Rob Brand becomes DNB’s chief investment officer
IMF review of Russia’s economy ‘postponed indefinitely’
Regular Article IV consultation cancelled after international pressure
Russia hikes rates by 100bp
Central bank says growth in demand for goods and services still “significantly outstrips” supply
Russia’s tangled web of sanctions evasion
Central bank has been at heart of efforts to ensure continued payments from oil sales
Bank of Russia expands CBDC pilot
Central bank says second phase will involve far greater numbers of people and firms than initial stage