The ruble strengthened growth after a "soft" decisions of the U.S. Federal reserve, the dollar is already cheaper than 64 rubles - for the lows since the summer, inform capital data exchange.
The dollar / ruble exchange rate calculations "tomorrow" 21. 22 MSK fell 57 cents to 63, 82 of the ruble, the Euro Rate decreased by 23 kopecks up to 72, 83 rubles. Before the dollar fell to 63, 7 ruble - the lowest level since August of last year, Euro 72, 74 of the ruble - the lowest level since July.
The fed kept its benchmark rate at 2, 25-2, 5% per annum, as expected by economists. The regulator on the results of the meeting decided to slow down the reduction of assets on its balance sheet in may and stop it completely in September.
The growth forecast for US GDP in 2019, downgraded to 2, 1% expected at the beginning of winter 2, 3%, in 2020 - up to 1, 9% from 2%. The forecast for inflation for the current year is lowered to 1, 8% 1, 9%, 2020 - 2% 2, 1%. The forecast for core inflation (excluding seasonal fluctuations) in the 2019-2020 stored at the level of 2%. The unemployment forecast for 2019, upgraded to 3, 7% from the level of the December 3 forecast, 5%, 2020 - up to 3, 8% 3, 6%.
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