The Bank of Russia emphasized that, in the event of an additional expansion of the budget deficit, pro-inflationary risks will increase again and tighter monetary policy may be required to return inflation to the target in 2024 and maintain it near 4% in the future. Against the backdrop of the rate increase and the regulator’s comments, the Moscow Exchange index rose by 2.52%, to 3033 points, and the RTS index rose by 2%, ending trading at 1060 points. This week, investors’ attention will be focused on macrostatistics on inflation: on Tuesday, the European Union will publish consumer price indices for November, and on Wednesday, the United States will share consumer price indices and consumer confidence. On Thursday, the United States will present a second estimate of GDP for the third quarter, and on Friday, American data on orders for durable goods, personal income and personal spending will be published. undefined consumer spending price index.