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Bank of Russia Expected to Cut Rates by 200 Basis Points

7/27/2025

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The Bank of Russia is poised to lower its key interest rate amid rising recession fears and easing inflation. With economists largely in agreement, six out of ten predict a significant 200 basis-point drop to 18%. Some analysts even foresee an even steeper cut, while others estimate reductions between 100 to 150 basis points.

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The Bank of Russia is poised to lower its key interest rate amid rising recession fears and easing inflation. With economists largely in agreement, six out of ten predict a significant 200 basis-point drop to 18%. Some analysts even foresee an even steeper cut, while others estimate reductions between 100 to 150 basis points.