Bank of Russia Aims to Maintain 4% Inflation Target, Reviews Future Adjustment
Quick Look
The Bank of Russia states it will maintain its inflation target at close to 4% annually and will assess the feasibility of lowering the target in the future as part of its Monetary Policy Review to be completed in 2028, with any decision to be announced years in advance.
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Why It Matters
The Bank of Russia has maintained an inflation target of close to 4% as part of its monetary policy framework, with inflation measured by Rosstat using the consumer price index.
MOSCOW, August 31. /TASS/. The Bank of Russia aims to keep inflation close to the 4% target and will assess the reasonability of lowering the target in the future, according to its Monetary Policy Guidelines.
"The target of the monetary policy of the Bank of Russia is an annual inflation rate of close to 4%. The target is effective on a permanent basis. The inflation rate is calculated by Rosstat based on the consumer price index (CPI). As part of its Monetary Policy Review to be completed in 2028, the Bank of Russia will analyze when the economy will be able to form the prerequisites for reducing the inflation target and to what level," according to the document.
Should such a decision be made, it will be announced a few years before the change, the regulator noted.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Bank of Russia will complete its Monetary Policy Review and announce any decision regarding inflation target adjustment by 2028
Likely · Within years
Open Questions
- What specific economic prerequisites must be met before considering a lower inflation target?
- To what level might the inflation target be reduced if economic conditions allow?
- What internal analysis will the Bank of Russia conduct during its Monetary Policy Review process?
