Russia 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Lowered to 0.8 Percent
A Reuters poll shows economists lowered Russia's 2026 growth forecast to 0.8 percent. Higher oil revenues may support the rouble despite rising inflation.
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Analysts have lowered their economic growth expectations for Russia for the current year, following a similar warning from government officials regarding a difficult start to 2026. According to a recent survey of 16 economists, the national economy is now projected to expand by 0.8%, a downgrade from the 1% growth forecast issued just one month ago.
