Russian central bank sees short-term pro-inflationary risks

MOSCOW: The Russian central bank sees short-term inflationary risks that in the past have prevented it from monetary easing, Central Bank First Deputy Governor Ksenia Yudaeva said on Wednesday, days before the next rate-setting meeting.

Speaking ahead of the Dec. 18 board meeting, Yudaeva reiterated the central bank still saw some room for monetary easing thanks to disinflationary risks.