The Bank of Russia's Business Climate Index (BCI) for December stood at 4.2 points, a decrease from November's 5.0 points, indicating a slower pace of business activity growth compared to the previous month. Despite this decline in current demand and output estimates, short-term business expectations remain optimistic.
Additionally, business price expectations have been on an upward trend for four consecutive months.
More information can be found in the December issue of the information and analytical commentary "Monitoring of Businesses: Assessments, Expectations and Comments."
"Preview photo: Oleg Elkov / TASS"