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The depreciation of the Russian rouble is causing significant challenges for Chinese exporters, leading many to halt sales on Russian e-commerce platforms. The fluctuating yuan-rouble exchange rate and the rouble's decline against the US dollar are eroding profit margins and reducing consumer demand in Russia, impacting businesses that trade in roubles.
The Russian rouble has fallen to its lowest level against the US dollar in over 32 months, surpassing 110 to the dollar, due to geopolitical tensions from the Ukraine war and new US sanctions. The currency's decline is also reflected against the Chinese yuan and is compounded by a significant drop in Russia's stock market. Analysts suggest potential measures by Russian authorities to stabilize the rouble, while the finance minister downplays concerns, citing benefits for exports. The sanctions have disrupted foreign trade payments, particularly in oil and gas, leading to a currency shortage in Russia.
The Russian rouble has experienced a significant drop in value this year, losing almost 30% against the US dollar since January. Factors such as foreign currency outflows, declining trade activity, and a waning current account surplus have contributed to this depreciation. While a weak ruble has allowed the Kremlin to allocate more funds to military and social schemes, concerns remain about the currency's stability. The Bank of Russia has raised interest rates twice this year to combat the falling rouble and inflation. The rouble's current weakness poses challenges for the Russian government, including plunging export volumes and elevated consumer prices, making it harder for the average Russian to afford basic goods.
The Russian rouble briefly weakened past 100 against the dollar before recovering slightly, as foreign currency outflows and a shrinking current account surplus weighed on the currency. The rouble's previous slide into triple digits in August prompted an emergency rate hike by the Bank of Russia, and authorities discussed reintroducing controls to support the currency. Despite the recovery, analysts expect the rouble to face continued pressure in the absence of new support measures.
The Russian rouble has hit its weakest point in almost 17 months, sliding past 101 per U.S. dollar. The Kremlin blames the rouble's 30% year-to-date slump on loose monetary policy and wants a strong rouble, while President Putin's economic adviser criticizes the central bank for its soft monetary policy. The Bank of Russia, which hiked rates in July, sees no financial stability risks from the rouble's weakening and suggests a rate hike may be possible soon. The rouble's decline is attributed to factors such as Russia's shrinking current account surplus, lower energy receipts, higher import costs due to sanctions, and capital flight. To stabilize the rouble, Russia could reintroduce tougher capital controls or raise interest rates, but these measures have their own drawbacks.
The Russian rouble has reached a 15-month low following reports of a mutiny by the private military contractor group Wagner. The currency's decline is attributed to market volatility and concerns over geopolitical tensions, leading to currency depreciation.
The Russian rouble has fallen past 89 against the dollar, reaching its weakest point in over 15 months, due to concerns over domestic political risk following an aborted armed mutiny and a lack of support drivers. The rouble also weakened against the euro and yuan, hitting 15-month lows. The currency's decline is attributed to reduced export revenues and the balance of payments, according to the Bank of Russia. While the rouble's depreciation carries no risks to financial stability, its impact on inflation dynamics will be considered at the next board meeting on the key rate.
The Russian rouble hit its lowest point in nearly 15 months against the dollar on Monday, following an aborted mutiny by heavily armed mercenaries in Russia over the weekend. The rouble was 0.5% weaker against the dollar at 85.15, after hitting 87.2300 in early trade, its weakest point since late March 2022. Investors globally were watching for ripple effects from the aborted mutiny, with some expecting a move into safe havens such as U.S. government bonds and the dollar. Brent crude oil, a global benchmark for Russia's main export, was up 0.8% at $74.43 a barrel.
The Russian rouble has fallen to its lowest value for a year, hitting 82 roubles against the US dollar on the Moscow Stock Exchange. The fall is linked to several factors, including lower oil prices in March cutting Russian revenue, and the sale of Western businesses in Russia in the wake of the invasion. Despite economic sanctions, the Russian economy has shrunk far less than predicted, and commentators have been surprised at its resilience. Russia has said it is adapting its economy as a result of the sanctions, and that it hopes to have completed this process by 2024.