Putin: Russia Avoided Hyperinflation, Warns Against Economic…
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the threat of hyperinflation has been avoided, emphasizing the need to balance inflation control with preventing economic overheating. He highlighted that current inflation is at 6.3% annually and stressed the importance of creating stable conditions to attract private investment.
Consensus
- Putin spoke at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on inflation and economic policy.
- Russia faced a threat of hyperinflation, which was avoided.
- Inflation in Russia is currently at 6.3% year-on-year.
- The goal of inflation control is being achieved.
- Private investment is crucial and requires stable economic conditions.
- The government and Central Bank's policies have been effective in managing inflation.
- There is a need to avoid overcooling the economy.
Points of divergence
- Putin described injecting money into the economy as a dangerous path that would affect inflation. — kommersant
- Putin emphasized the need to avoid excessive economic slowdown despite inflation reduction. — vedomosti
- Sberbank's pre-CEO Gerhard Greif stated that inflation is driven by supply shocks from drone attacks, not demand, and that monetary policy does not require reaction. — vedomosti
- Sberbank's forecast for key rate remains at 13–13.5% for the year, with a projected average of 13.7%. — vedomosti
- Analysts' inflation forecast for 2026 was raised to 6.6% from 6.2%. — vedomosti
- GDP growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 were reduced by 0.1 percentage points to 0.5% and 1.2% respectively. — vedomosti
- Consolidated budget deficit is projected at 3.5% of GDP in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027. — vedomosti
- Putin acknowledged that investment decline is due to the Central Bank and government's conscious policy aimed at suppressing inflation. — m24
- Putin stated that the federal budget deficit does not pose a critical threat. — m24
- Putin expressed confidence that the budget deficit issue will be resolved. — m24
- Putin said it was important to avoid hyperinflation and that the Central Bank's policy played a key role. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (6 sources)
- Putin warns against pumping Russian economy with money — Коммерсантъ
- Putin called not to allow overheating of the Russian economy — Ведомости
- Putin: authorities did not allow a hyperinflationary spike — Коммерсантъ
- Putin: Task on reducing inflation in the RF is being carried out — Вести
- Threat of hyperinflation was averted, Putin says on Central Bank policy. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin stated that Russia has managed to avoid a hyperinflation spike — Москва 24
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