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Russia
Russia, which has been printing money for so long to prevent signs of rapid economic decline, may be heading toward a doomsday scenario.
Sep. 22, 2023
Russia
Before the full-scale invasion began, China promised to support Russia “forever.” However, China's economy is now on the precipice - and it could bring down Russia along with it.
Sep. 12, 2023
War in Ukraine
Much military hardware being provided to Ukraine comes from old stock that, as it’s replaced, is good news for manufacturers’ profits and for NATO and other forces which will get new kit.
Sep. 1, 2023
Ukraine
Russian and Ukrainian media spaces show the economic and social consequences of Russia’s violence against its neighbor.
Aug. 22, 2023
Russia
While the Kremlin hopes the new cryptocurrency will revive Russia’s flagging economy and help evade sanctions, experts are warning it will be “the ultimate social control tool.”
Aug. 16, 2023
Russia
The bad news keeps coming for Russians – not only is the money in their pockets worth less and less, they now have to contend with a 12 percent interest rate.
Aug. 15, 2023
Russia
As long as the war continues, it gets worse for the Russian economy. Hiking policy rates won’t solve anything, they might temporarily slow the pace of depreciation of the rouble, the author writes.
Aug. 15, 2023
Russia
Without showing signs of slowing, the Russian ruble, one of the three weakest currencies in the world, has continued to depreciate over the past week.
Aug. 14, 2023
Russia
Strikes on Moscow, public jitters and decreasing liquidity leave economists with concerns that the Ruble may eventually enter into "free fall."
Aug. 3, 2023