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Russia Interest Rate Announcement (Mar.)

Russia’s central bank (CBR) left its key policy rate on hold, at 16.00%, for a second consecutive meeting as expected today and there were few notable changes in its press statement. The central bank is clearly hoping that underlying price pressures continue to soften in the coming months, which we think could open up the door for easing in Q3.

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