「A double-whammy of collapsing oil prices and Western sanctions - TopicsExpress



          

「A double-whammy of collapsing oil prices and Western sanctions is driving up inflation. Cash is flooding out of the country and the risk that some Russian companies may default is increasing. Russias central bank has not only been raising interest rates, but has spent nearly $90 billion trying to defend the ruble and prevent prices spiraling out of control. russia ruble currency But investors are growing increasingly alarmed about the prospects for the Russian economy. The Bank of Russia said Monday that the country could sink into a deep recession next year if oil prices remain at $60 a barrel. GDP could contract by as much as 4.7% in 2015, and then by a further 1.1% in 2016 unless oil prices pick up.」
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:05:07 +0000

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