The ruble has fared surprisingly well during the latest EM sell-off, in large part due to the fact that oil prices have edged up over recent weeks. Nonetheless, the ruble is still weaker than the usual relationship with oil prices would otherwise imply. This probably reflects the economy’s continuing struggles. We expect the currency to weaken further over the coming months and quarters.
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