GDP is expected to grow by 1.3% in 2013 as slowdown in domestic demand is expected to be offset by improvement of exports. However, worse than projected performance of global economy in combination with domestic problems may lead GDP to fall by 1-2%.
Inflation. In December 2013 consumer inflation is expected to accelerate to 7.6% yoy reflecting continued adjustment in exchange rate and in utility tariffs. However uncertainty increased as magnitude of expected adjustment is unclear.