乌克兰国家银行在10月份的会议上将其关键政策利率保持在15.5%,将借贷成本维持在2023年11月以来的最高水平,因为通胀预期仍然很高,通胀风险增加,特别是由于能源短缺加剧和预算需求增加。9月份消费者通胀同比放缓至11.9%,低于8月份的13.2%,政策制定者预计这一趋势将在10月份持续下去。然而,通胀率仍远高于央行5%的目标,潜在价格压力持续存在,核心通胀只是逐渐缓解。大多数受访群体的通胀预期在过去一个季度几乎没有改善,反映了战争的持续影响。展望未来,央行预计将在2026年第一季度开始降息,但警告称,如果促通胀风险加剧或潜在价格压力仍然很大,这一时间表可能会推迟。
The National Bank of Ukraine kept its key policy rate at 15.5% during its October meeting, maintaining borrowing costs at the highest level since November 2023, as inflation expectations remained elevated and inflationary risks increased, particularly due to larger energy shortages and rising budgetary needs. Consumer inflation slowed to 11.9% year-on-year in September, down from 13.2% in August, and policymakers expect this trend to have continued in October. Nevertheless, inflation remains well above the central bank’s 5% target, with underlying price pressures persisting and core inflation easing only gradually. Inflation expectations among most surveyed groups showed little improvement over the past quarter, reflecting the ongoing impact of the war. Looking ahead, the central bank expects to begin interest rate cuts in Q1 2026, but warned that the timeline could be delayed if pro-inflationary risks intensify or underlying price pressures remain significant.