- Russia plans to raise VAT to fund defense spending, which may increase inflation by 1% next year.
- The VAT rate is proposed to rise from 20% to 22% to address a budget deficit.
- The overall inflation impact could be around 1.5% as companies adjust prices.
- High interest rates affect corporate profits despite slowing inflation.
- The Central Bank aims to stabilize inflation before further rate cuts.
Source: themoscowtimes.com
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