The Russian ruble declined today as the problems in Europe made Forex traders less willing to risk and reduced their interest in assets of emerging economies, resulting in biggest outflow of capital from Russia in a year.
Ruble — News Archive
Ruble Drops with Crude Oil, Erases Losses Later
February 05th, 2013 at 11:05
The Russian ruble advanced today, erasing its previous losses. Earlier, the currency declined as the worsening market sentiment hurt prices for crude oil, Russia’s major source of export revenue.
Ruble Climbs with Rise of Crude Oil Prices
December 19th, 2012 at 11:03
The Russian ruble advanced today, rising for the second day, as crude oil, the major Russia’s export, rose amid the positive market sentiment.
Ruble Slips as Risky Currencies Lose Appeal
November 16th, 2012 at 14:25
The Russian ruble dropped today as worries about the health of the global economy spurred risk aversion and drove investors away from riskier currencies of emerging markets.
Ruble Follows Gains of Crude Oil
October 12th, 2012 at 12:22
The Russian ruble gained today as crude oil, the major Russia’s export, headed to a weekly gain amid increasing willingness of traders to buy riskier assets.
Ruble Gains on Oil Prices & Risk Appetite
September 06th, 2012 at 16:35
The Russian ruble advanced today as prices for crude oil, country’s major export, rose and the Forex market sentiment was favorable to riskier currencies after the European Central Bank announced its asset-purchase program.
Ruble Rises as Stimulus Expectations Boost Oil
August 23rd, 2012 at 12:27
The Russian ruble advanced today as speculations that central banks of China and the United States would ease their monetary policies spurred price for crude oil, the main export of Russia.
Ruble Falls as Traders Feel Doubts About QE
August 15th, 2012 at 14:53
The Russian ruble fell today on speculations that the US Federal Reserve would not embark on quantitative easing. The current traders’ optimism derived for the most part from hopes on stimulating measures from central banks. Doubts about such steps weaken risk appetite.
Ruble Rises with Oil & Bonds, Gives Away Gains
August 13th, 2012 at 15:09
The Russian ruble advanced today as Russian bonds rose after three sessions of decline and crude oil, the major source of nation’s export revenue, climbed on mounting concerns about the situation in Middle East. The currency retreated as of now.
Bank Rossii Keeps Rates Steady, Does Not Help Ruble
August 10th, 2012 at 14:36
The Russian ruble slid today as crude oil, Russia’s main export, fell amid concerns about the global economic slowdown. The currency weakened even after the central bank refrained from lowering interest rates for the eight month.
