https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-central-bank-slashes-key-rate-to-14-25Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-central-bank-slashes-key-rate-to-14-25https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-central-bank-slashes-key-rate-to-14-25#u13579Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:06:06 +0000The Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points on June 19, 2026. This marks the ninth consecutive cut as the regulator balances a contracting economy against inflation risks. The decision was smaller than the 50-basis-point reduction many analysts expected.What's confirmed:The Bank of Russia cut the key rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% per annum on June 19, 2026.This is the ninth consecutive rate cut by the central bank.The previous key interest rate was 14.5%.The 2026 inflation forecast is 4.5-5.5%.Annual inflation stood at 5.6%.Still unconfirmed:Gazprom shares plunged t