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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
RussiaRussia Budget Balance fell to -2.6% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Russia Budget Balance fell to -2.6% in May 2026, released June 2026, down 0.1% from April's -2.5% reading.
Latest Release
-2.600000
Actual
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Consensus
-2.500000
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Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Budget Balance (Russia) was reported at -2.6% in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of -2.5%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -1.16%, ranging from -2.6% to 1.9% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -1.6%, down from the prior three at -0.9%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Gross Domestic Product YoY (Jun 17) and Interest Rate Decision (Jun 19).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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Budget Balance - RU
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About Budget Balance — Russia
DEFINITION
Budget Balance is a financial indicator that measures the difference between a government's total revenue and total expenditure over a specific period of time. It provides insight into the fiscal health of a country or organization, indicating whether there is a surplus or deficit in their budget. This indicator is crucial in determining the government's ability to meet its financial obligations and make strategic decisions for future spending. A positive budget balance indicates a healthy financial position, while a negative balance may signal potential financial challenges.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Fiscal and debt-supply data influence sovereign-yield term premia and currency expectations, particularly when supply pressures interact with policy normalization. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual -2.6 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): -2.5 %. Before that (Mar 2026): -1.9 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.