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Articles with tag "Central Bank"
easing off
Russian Central Bank Slashes Key Interest Rate Again
The Bank of Russia said it was slashing the rate from 17% to 14% from next week, a greater cut than predicted by many analysts.
back in business
Russian Stock Market to Reopen Thursday After Unprecedented Pause
Partial resumption of trading will be key test of Russia’s financial health following four weeks of war and sanctions.
FINANCIAL REOPENING
Russia’s Central Bank to Buy Government Bonds
After a three-week suspension, limited trading will resume on Russia’s financial markets Monday.
NEW PERESTROIKA
Russian Economy Facing ‘Massive Structural’ Challenges, Central Bank Says
The Russian economy faces a new “perestroika” as it is forced to adjust to life under heavy sanctions and international isolation.
economic intervention
Russia Bans Foreign Currency Sales
Latest strict currency control raises fears of black market.
SANCTIONS AND INFLATION
Russia’s Economy on the Brink of Crisis After Ukraine Attack
Despite Moscow’s talk about a sanctions-proof economy, Putin’s military action will likely have steep costs.
FIXED PRICES
Russia’s Central Bank Offers Liquidity Lifeline to Banks as Markets Crash
The country’s financial markets have plunged over the past two days because of the crisis in Ukraine.
INFLATION BATTLE
Russia Hikes Interest Rates Again, Warns of ‘Overheating’ Economy
The Central Bank raised its key rate to 9.5% as inflation pressures continued into the new year.
BLACK MONDAY
Russia’s Central Bank Steps In to Halt Ruble Slide as Markets in Freefall
Russia’s Central Bank was forced to halt foreign currency purchases in a bid to stop a dramatic slide in the value of the ruble.
HOME FRONT
Ukraine Standoff Threatens to Derail Russia’s Domestic Battle Against Inflation
Even without invasion, the crisis is accentuating rising price pressures at home.
currency control
Russian Central Bank Seeks to Ban Crypto Mining, Investment
Russia has the world’s third-largest share in the global crypto mining market behind the United States and Kazakhstan.
PRICE CONTROL
Russia Sharply Hikes Rates in Desperate Battle With Inflation
The Central Bank has raised interest rates to their highest level in four years as inflation threatens fragile pandemic recovery.
CRYPTO CRACKDOWN
Russia Mulls Crypto Investment Ban – Reuters
Central Bank concerned about financial stability risks from Russians' large cryptocurrency portfolios.
'ECONOMIC DISASTER'
Russia’s Inflation Surges Once More, Central Bank Poised for Rate Hike
Inflation has surpassed expectations again, climbing to 8.4% in November.
Economic headache
Russian Inflation Jumps to 8.1%
Prices are accelerating at the fastest pace in almost six years.
INFLATION WOES
Russia Hikes Rates as Economists Warn of Triple Threat to Economy
The Russian economy faces a surge in coronavirus cases, partial lockdowns and spiralling inflation.
PRICE RISES
Russian Inflation Continues Climbing, Sets New 5-Year High
Prices have risen by 7.4% over the last year — almost twice the government’s target.
INTEREST RISING
Russia’s Central Bank Hikes Rates Once More in Inflation Battle
The bank is in a cat-and-mouse game as it tries to keep up with stubborn price rises.
off target
Russia’s Inflation Hits New 5-Year High Ahead of Parliamentary Polls
As Russians prepare to head to the polls, rising prices are one of the biggest sources of discontent with the ruling party.
BUBBLE RISKS
World Economy Could Face 2008 Meltdown, Russia’s Central Bank Warns
In new report, regulator sees potential for global recession and financial crisis within 18 months.
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