Economists predict an increase in the key interest rate

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At the Federal Reserve’s next meeting, economists will choose between increasing or maintaining the interest rate, participants say TASS experts.

Evgeny Koshelev, Director of Rosbank Market Research and Strategy Office, believes that the only reason for increasing the key rate will be the update of the regulator’s economic forecasts.

“However, in this regard, there are several “reversible” factors (for example, the 450 basis point interest rate increase already implemented since the last forecast update in July) that could limit the inflationary consequences of the consumer boom that is already taking place,” Koshelev said. .

Dmitry Kulikov, Director of ACRA Government Ratings and Macroeconomic Analysis Group, added that it is currently difficult to observe the impact of measures taken earlier by the regulator, the delay of the impact of Central Bank decisions on the economy is measured in months.

Experts agree that the possible interest rate increase will be insignificant, rising from 12 percent to 13 percent.

It was previously known how the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision was will affect According to the euro/ruble exchange rate.

Previously “socialbites.ca” said About the possible increase in the key rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation on September 15.

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