Compared to 2008-09, Russia is now less vulnerable to financial contagion as a result of a fresh shock to the global economy (most notably from the euro-zone). But at the same time, Russia’s economy has become more dependent on high and rising oil prices. If prices continue to fall, economic performance is likely to disappoint and both the ruble and the stock market are likely to fall further.
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