Economics

Russia’s April Surprise Rate Cut Likely Start of More Easing

  • Governor says Bank of Russia will consider further rate cuts
  • Lawmakers confirm Nabiullina’s candidacy for new term
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Russia’s central bank will consider deeper monetary easing in the months ahead, Governor Elvira Nabiullina said, after a surprise interest-rate cut earlier in April reversed part of the steep increase delivered after the invasion of Ukraine.