The Business Climate Index (BCI) of the Bank of Russia eased to 5.7 points in September, compared to 6.8 points in August. Current output and demand estimates continued to decline, while short-term expectations were more optimistic than in August.
Companies' price expectations increased again across most industries.
Further details are available in the September issue of the information and analytical commentary "Monitoring of Businesses: Assessments, Expectations and Comments."