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Articles with tag "Economy"
Money Talks
Russia's Economic Policy to Underpin Economic Growth – World Bank
Greater state spending and rate cuts will cause higher-than-expected economic growth for Russia in 2019, says the World Bank.
DEBT CRISIS
A Million Russians Close to Bankruptcy
Number of Russians who meet bankruptcy criteria passes the landmark figure for the first time.
LEGACY PROJECT
State-Run Bank Says Russia Unlikely to Meet Economic Targets ‘Without More Active Policies’
On current trends, Russia would fall short of most of the goals outlined in the president’s $400 billion National Projects program.
opinion
Alexandra Prokopenko
Investing in Russia is a Gamble, Whatever the Government Says
The Russian government wants more investment. But new proposals don’t address the real reasons investors aren’t stumping up.
CLIMATE CRISIS
How Does a Powerful Russian Lobby Plan to Halt Climate Change? With Coal, Oil and Gas
If Russia is to move away from a carbon-based economy, experts say it will take external pressure. For now, though, there is none.
GROWING PAINS
Russian Economic Growth Accelerates
Official statistics show Russian GDP growth picking up, but not by enough to meet the government’s target.
CASH HOARDERS
Russian Businesses Sitting on $225Bln in Cash
Russian companies boosted their coffers by 21% in 2018.
MONEY PROBLEMS
Russian Government to Underspend by One Trillion Rubles in 2019
Government set to miss budget plans by biggest margin for nine years, Audit Chamber warns.
DEBT DYNAMICS
Ukraine Could Follow Russia in Credit-Driven Retail Boom
Russia's loan-driven consumer spending is running out of steam, while Ukraine is just getting started.
UP UP UP
MOEX Russia Index Hits Record High
The index passes 3,000 points in landmark day for Russian stock market.
UNDER PRESSURE
Russia’s Small Businesses Feeling the Pinch, Study Finds
Confidence drops as small and medium-sized businesses hit by cost-cutting customers.
FINANCIAL ROUND-UP
What’s Next for Russia’s Economy?
Analysts predict low growth, low inflation and a strong stock market in the final two months of the year.
SLOW, AND LATE
Putin’s $400Bln National Projects Will Barely Boost Russian Economy, Study Finds
Tax hikes could wipe-out short-term gains of huge infrastructure investments.
TRADING TINKOFF
Russia’s Tinkoff Lists on Moscow Exchange
The online bank is on a mission to woo new customers and grab a larger share of the retail sector.
RATE CUT
Russia's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates on Economic Fears
Rates slashed to 6.5% on weak inflation, slow growth and global risks.
RUNAWAY RUBLES
Russia Has Lost $1 Trillion in Capital Flight Since Fall of U.S.S.R., Says Putin’s Economist
Top politician blames International Monetary Fund for promoting massive capital outflow.
Explainer
Arms, Oil and Influence: What You Need to Know About Russia's First-Ever Africa Summit
The summit reflects Moscow’s efforts to establish a geopolitical foothold on the continent.
DOING BUSINESS
Russia Rises in World Bank’s Business Rating
The country edged up three places, but failed to reach Putin’s top 20 goal.
SOCIAL GAP
Russia Named World’s Most Unequal Economy
The richest 10% of the population controls 83% of Russia's wealth.
HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS
Most Russian Families Can Only Afford Food and Clothes
Just one third of the population can afford to splurge on non-essentials.
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