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Ruble Hits 10-Month High as Economy Strengthens

The Russian currency is booking gains ahead of an expected interest rate hike and closely watched presidential summit in Geneva next week.

Russian Markets Shrug Off New Sanctions

The ruble and stock market have recovered, but risks remain.

Conflict casualty

Ruble Slides on Ukraine Conflict Fears

Currency hits new low for 2021 as stand-off over Ukraine intensifies.

Russian Ruble Sell-Off Continues After Biden’s ‘Killer’ Comment

The currency fell another 2% in trading Tuesday as sanctions fears remain.

Ruble Rocked by Rumors of Tough New Sanctions

U.S., U.K. could target oligarchs or use the “nuclear option” of blocking Russian bonds, Bloomberg reported.

Russian Markets Unfazed by Navalny’s Detention

Ruble and stock markets down slightly, but no signs of widespread panic.

Russian Ruble Is World’s Most Undervalued Currency on Big Mac Index

The ruble’s slump in 2020 means Russia now has the cheapest Big Macs in the world, according to The Economist.

2021 LOOK AHEAD

Russia in 2021: Will the Economy Recover?

Russia’s economy is handling the coronavirus better than most. But austerity, bruised businesses and cautious consumers set the stage for a slow recovery...

Russian Ruble, Stocks Surge on Vaccine Optimism

Airlines and oil companies top performers as Pfizer announcement on vaccine effectiveness buoys markets.

Russian Ruble Ends Painful Week in Red, All Eyes on U.S. Vote

Russian stock market at six-month low as analysts say ruble has been heavily “oversold.”

Ruble Crash Sends Car Prices Up 15%

Russians bring forward big ticket purchases, fearful of inflation.

Inside Russia’s Plans For a Digital Ruble

Russia's Central Bank is eyeing up a new “digital ruble” — a regulated, controlled and legal alternative to cryptocurrencies.

NEGATIVE REACTION

Russian Markets Falter After Trump Tests Positive

Stock markets and the ruble deep in the red after U.S. president confirms Covid-19 infection.

Russian Ruble Drops to Almost 5-Year Low Against Euro

The ruble shed more than 1% against the euro to fall as low as 93.3, its weakest since January 2016.

Russian Ruble Tumbles on Second Wave Fears

Currency slipped to lowest level against U.S. dollar since April as Moscow tells companies to keep staff working from home.

MARKET CONTAGION

Navalny Poisoning, Second Wave Fears and Vaccine Setback Weigh on Russia’s Markets

The Russian ruble and stock market remain out of favor among international investors.

Russian Ruble Plunges After Germany Says Navalny Was Poisoned With Novichok

Currency suffers biggest one-day fall since start of the coronavirus outbreak.

Russian Ruble Tumbles Amid Bleak Economic Data, Sanctions Risk

The ruble has slid to its lowest level in months.

‘LONG AND TEDIOUS’

Russia Starts to Dig Its Way Out of a Coronavirus Economic Hole

The Kremlin will see the post-pandemic state of the economy as a vindication of its conservative doctrine, but there are underlying weaknesses.

Russian Ruble Approaches Pre-Coronavirus Levels

Ruble hits three-month high as oil prices stabilize.

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