Ruble flexibility is for real

Some commentators are starting to question the extent to which Russia has moved towards greater currency flexibility in recent years. We see little to justify these doubts. Improving global sentiment means that the ruble is likely to strengthen over the coming months, but a drop in oil prices is likely to weaken the currency towards the end of the year.

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