The sharp fall in the ruble over the past week or so reflects a combination of factors, including the drop in oil prices, continued capital flight in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and – perhaps most importantly – reduced support from the central bank. All of this strengthens the case for another hike in interest rates at next month’s CBR Board meeting.
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