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Russia's central bank holds its rate at 14% and sees inflation up to 7.6%

Russia's central bank did not cut its key rate because prices are rising faster than it wants, and the ruble gained against the dollar and euro after the decision.

الحدث: 23 أكتوبر 2026
المصدر الأساسي: 23 أكتوبر 2026
نُشر هنا: 23 أكتوبر 2026 في 01:20 م UTC
اقرأ: 2 دقيقة

ماذا حدث

On 23 October the Bank of Russia kept its key rate at 14% a year. It estimates annual inflation at 6.8% as of 19 October and expects 7.1-7.6% by year end. In the third quarter, seasonally adjusted prices grew at an 8% annualised pace, up from 4.8% in the second.

لماذا يهمك

The key rate drives interest on deposits and loans. A pause means ruble deposits still pay well and loans stay expensive. The ruble firmed after the decision: the dollar fell 1.69% to 80.51 rubles and the euro 1.85% to 90.14 rubles.

ماذا تتحقق منه وتراقبه

On 5 November the bank publishes a summary of the rate discussion. The next decision is on 18 December. And weekly inflation data: if prices keep rising fast, a December cut may not come.

Bank of Russia press release (in Russian)

What the bank decided. The board kept the key rate at 14%. The press release says the economy is growing moderately in the second half, while price pressure remains elevated. The bank puts underlying price growth at 5-6% annualised, mainly because of a temporary drop in production capacity in some industries.

What is happening with prices. In the third quarter, seasonally adjusted prices grew at an 8% annualised pace after 4.8% in the second. Core inflation, which leaves out the most volatile goods, rose to 6.2% from 4.5%. Motor fuel had the biggest effect. Household and business inflation expectations eased a little in October but have stayed near two-year highs in recent months.

What comes next. The bank updated its forecast: in 2027 the average key rate will be 12.5-13.5% and inflation will return to the 4% target. So in its base case, cuts continue, just not right away. Stocks took it calmly: the MOEX index was up 0.17% by 14:20 Moscow time, according to Investing.com. The decision matched what most analysts expected.

Who it affects. People with ruble deposits and loans, anyone thinking about a mortgage or buying foreign currency, and investors in Russian bonds and shares.

حقائق مؤكدة

  • On 23 October 2026 the Bank of Russia kept its key rate at 14.00% a year.[1][2]
  • The bank estimates annual inflation at 6.8% as of 19 October and expects 7.1-7.6% for the full year.[1]
  • In the third quarter, seasonally adjusted prices grew at an 8.0% annualised pace after 4.8% in the second; core inflation was 6.2% after 4.5%.[1]
  • The bank estimates underlying price growth at 5-6% annualised.[1]
  • The bank's base case: an average key rate of 12.5-13.5% in 2027, with inflation back at 4.0% in 2027.[1]
  • A summary of the rate discussion comes out on 5 November; the next meeting is on 18 December 2026.[1]
  • By 14:20 Moscow time the dollar was down 1.69% at 80.51 rubles and the euro down 1.85% at 90.135 rubles; the MOEX index was up 0.17%.[2]
  • The decision matched what most analysts expected.[2]

التبعات

  • قراءتناWith the key rate at 14%, banks have little reason to cut deposit and loan rates sharply for now.
  • مؤكدIn its base case the bank expects an average rate of 12.5-13.5% in 2027.
  • قراءتناIf inflation does not slow, the rate may stay unchanged in December too.

لا يزال مجهولًا

  • Whether the bank cuts on 18 December.
  • Whether the ruble's gain lasts beyond one day.
  • How fast the effect of expensive fuel fades.

من يتأثر

Russia. People with ruble deposits and loans, future mortgage borrowers, investors in Russian assets

المصادر

  1. Банк России: Банк России принял решение сохранить ключевую ставку на уровне 14,00% годовых 23 أكتوبر 2026 · رسمي
  2. Investing.com: Рубль растет почти на 2% к доллару и евро после решения ЦБ 23 أكتوبر 2026 · إعلام
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