Russian government will see positives in weaker ruble

If the currency slides when oil and gas revenue falls, the government may see depreciation as a welcome corrective

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  • Accidental strength
  • Interest rate hike
  • Capital controls
  • Energy earnings
  • Shrinking imports
  • Weaker ruble as policy
  • Ruble weakness as effect

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