Friday, July 17, 2009

Russian Economic News Friday July 17, 2009

Summary:

  • Russia's reserves have declined significantly to prevent reduction in ruble's value
  • Depreciation was due to reduction in in oil prices

From... Deutsch Bank Morning Comment:

Headline: CBR Reserves Contract by Over $8B USD in the Week Ending 10 July

  • Russia's forex reserves declined by $8.4B USD to reach $4007B
  • Valuation effects not significant – implies that the change in CBR reserves was due to interventions by the CBR
  • Last week marked by sizeable ruble depreciation due to reduction in oil prices
  • CBR intensified Forex interventions; $2B to support ruble
  • Implies further reduction in CBR reserves

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