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Russia Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 0 4 Keeps Oil Price Assumption Unchanged
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AI-generatedRussia's downward revision of growth forecasts and Q1 contraction signal sustained economic weakness due to sanctions and high interest rates. The maintained oil price assumption ($59/bbl) suggests fiscal conservatism despite rising global oil prices, implying limited upside for Russian oil revenue. This is a country-specific macro shock affecting Russia's fiscal position and currency (RUB), with potential spillover to global energy markets via supply uncertainty.
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- Russia cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.4% from 1.3%.
- 2027 growth estimate halved to 1.4% from 2.8%.
- Economy contracted 0.3% in Q1 2026, first decline since early 2023.
- Budget oil price assumption kept at $59/bbl for 2026, $50/bbl for next three years.
- Deputy PM Novak announced on May 12, 2026.
Sustained weakness in Russian assets expected; further 5-10% downside in equities over 2-4 weeks.
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