According to the note “Analysis of Macroeconomic Trends” published in March by the Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting (CMAF), there is a noticeable deterioration in the dynamics of a large number of economic indicators in Russia. In this respect he is writing “Kommersant”.
The country recorded a decline in labor demand for the first time since spring 2022. However, analysts find it difficult to determine the reasons for this trend.
In addition, the Russian Federation noticed a decrease in the volume of exports and imports of goods in the industrial and construction sectors and a slowdown in the growth of population consumption.
The note also points out the decrease in investment flows. Thus, growth in capital investments amounted to -0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to +1.8% in the third quarter. There was no increase in investment activities in January.
Analysts pointed out the reaching of the natural limit of growth, the tightening of credit conditions and the decline in profitability among the factors that may have an impact on economic indicators.
Before that the Central Bank appreciated Economic activities of Russians.
Formerly First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov named One of the main threats to the Russian economy.