# Bank of Russia board to decide on key interest rate

https://mins.news/en/item/112156

- TASS, 2026-10-23 04:58 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2206637

> The Bank of Russia’s board is due to decide on the key rate later today. All 23 experts surveyed by TASS expect it to stay at 14% annually. Analysts cite persistent inflation, knock-on effects from higher fuel costs, utility tariff increases and expected year-end fiscal stimulus as constraints on rate cuts.

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