Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has trimmed its forecast for Russia's economic growth. Now sees a 1% uptick in 2026,down from 1.4%. For 2027,growth should edge up to 1.5%,according to macroeconomic report obtained by TASS .
Analysts think Russia will start recovering late 2026. Growth might hit 1.8% by 2028. This as economy adjusts to ongoing pressures.
Bank of Russia likely to play it safe with monetary policy. Key interest rate could hit 12% by end of 2026 . May dip to about 10% by end of 2027 as central bank tries to tame inflation. Forecast says inflation to slow to 5.3% this year,then around 4.7% in 2027 and 2028.
Currency predictions put average exchange rate at 76 rubles per dollar in 2026. But expect weakening — 89 rubles per dollar by 2028 . What happens next…
