The Central Bank of Russia reported that its Business Climate Index edged up to minus 2.3 points in September from minus 2.4 points in August, as companies’ three-month output and demand expectations improved for a second consecutive month, while price expectations rose and assessments of lending conditions weakened because of tighter nonprice conditions.
2026-09-15Central Bank of Russia
Central Bank of Russia reports business climate index at minus 2.3 points as output and demand expectations improve
The Central Bank of Russia’s Business Climate Index rose slightly to minus 2.3 points in September. Output, demand and price expectations increased, while businesses reported tighter nonprice lending conditions.