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Russian Stock Market, Ruble Tumble on News of Downgraded Ukraine Peace Talks

Analysts forecast that the ruble and the Russian stock market will likely continue to decline through the end of the week.

Russian Economic Officials Brace for Lowest Oil Prices Since Pandemic

The Economic Development Ministry has reduced its 2025 forecast for the average price of Urals crude to $56 per barrel, its lowest level since 2020.

Russian Ruble Surges, Becoming World’s Best-Performing Currency

The ruble has strengthened 38% versus the dollar on the over-the-counter market since the beginning of this year, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.

Russia’s Inflation Stays Above 10% in March

Stubborn inflation and the ensuing high interest rates continue to be a major concern for Russian policymakers.

Russia Posts $5.4Bln Budget Surplus in March but Hard Landing Risks Increase

Analysts caution that the rising likelihood of a global recession increases the chances of a “hard landing” for the Russian economy due to falling...

Trump Tariffs Show Disregard for International Norms, Russia Says

Russian officials have begun voicing concern, particularly over falling oil prices — a key source of state revenue — since the tariff hikes were announced...

Russian Central Bank Warns Falling Oil Prices Could Squeeze Budget

“The risks are there,” Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina told lawmakers, adding that Russia “always prepares for such risks.”

opinion Jason Corcoran

How Trump’s Backfiring Trade War Could Crash Putin’s Economy

What Putin hoped would be an opportunity for sanctions relief and economic revival is now shaping up to be a deepening crisis.

Russian Market Slides Amid Global Panic Over Trump’s Tariffs

Among the biggest losers on Monday was En+ Group, the parent company of aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska’s Rusal, which fell 9.76%.

Russian Markets Reel From Trump Tariffs, Oil Price Collapse

The Moscow Exchange was down 8.5% at the end of trading on Friday — its worst week in more than two years.

Russia's Oil and Gas Revenues Fall 17% Year-on-Year in March

Moscow collected approximately 230 billion rubles ($2.7 billion) less in levies, which account for one-third of its total revenue, compared to March 2024...

Russia’s Real Wages Up 6.5% in January as Growth Slows

The wage gains come just as the economy begins to cool and inflation starts to decline.

Will Russia Come Out a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars?

U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs notably do not include Russia or its neighbor Belarus.

Russian Manufacturing PMI Falls to Lowest Level Since April 2022

The data point to mounting pressures on Russia’s industrial economy.

Russian Central Bank Holds Key Rate Steady Amid Soaring Inflation

Annual inflation exceeded 10% last month for the first time in two years, with price increases expected to average between 7% and 8% this year.

opinion Jason Corcoran

Hedge Funds, Beware – Russia Is a Bad Investment

Western hedge funds should not expect fair treatment if they return to doing business in Russia after the war.

Russian Inflation Hit 2-Year High in February

Surging military spending has continued to drive up prices despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Central Bank.

Russia’s Budget Deficit Grows to 1.3% of GDP in January-February

The Finance Ministry attributed a sharp rise in spending to early contract payments, which accelerated in January before slowing down last month.

Is an Economic Deal With Russia Good Business for Trump?

Russia is touting several areas of cooperation in a bid to soften the U.S. stance ahead of possible Ukraine peace talks. But what is the bottom line?

Russia’s Manufacturing PMI Falls Back to 50.2 in February

The result marked the slowest expansion in five months, says S&P Global.

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