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Russia's Top Economic Risks: Death of Trump, Ruble Devaluation, and More
This analysis identifies Russia's five most significant economic risks: the potential death of US President Trump, ruble devaluation, a banking crisis, a stock market crash, and increased taxes.
Russia's Top Economic Risks: Death of Trump, Ruble Devaluation, and More
This analysis identifies Russia's five most significant economic risks: the potential death of US President Trump, ruble devaluation, a banking crisis, a stock market crash, and increased taxes.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 18%, Impacting Deposit Rates
The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate to 18%, resulting in decreased deposit rates, while consumer loan rates remain largely unaffected due to bank strategies; the ruble is predicted to weaken due to economic factors.
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 18%, Impacting Deposit Rates
The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate to 18%, resulting in decreased deposit rates, while consumer loan rates remain largely unaffected due to bank strategies; the ruble is predicted to weaken due to economic factors.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Budget Deficit Soars to 3.694 Trillion Rubles in First Half of 2025
Russia's federal budget deficit totaled 3.694 trillion rubles (1.7% of GDP) in the first half of 2025, exceeding initial projections due to increased government spending (20.2% rise) despite a 2.8% revenue increase. Independent analysts express concerns, citing a 78% deficit surge in Q2 and potentia...
Russia's Budget Deficit Soars to 3.694 Trillion Rubles in First Half of 2025
Russia's federal budget deficit totaled 3.694 trillion rubles (1.7% of GDP) in the first half of 2025, exceeding initial projections due to increased government spending (20.2% rise) despite a 2.8% revenue increase. Independent analysts express concerns, citing a 78% deficit surge in Q2 and potentia...
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28% Bias Score
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 20%, Signaling Monetary Easing
The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate from 21% to 20%, initiating a monetary easing cycle aimed at mitigating economic overheating while addressing inflation concerns; experts predict a continued inflation decrease to 5.6% by year-end and a stable ruble.
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 20%, Signaling Monetary Easing
The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate from 21% to 20%, initiating a monetary easing cycle aimed at mitigating economic overheating while addressing inflation concerns; experts predict a continued inflation decrease to 5.6% by year-end and a stable ruble.
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12% Bias Score
Dividend Suspensions Hit Russian Companies Amid Economic Downturn
Facing high interest rates, reduced revenue, and sanctions, at least two dozen publicly traded Russian companies, including Gazprom and Norilsk Nickel, announced they will not pay dividends from 2024 results, reflecting a broader economic downturn.
Dividend Suspensions Hit Russian Companies Amid Economic Downturn
Facing high interest rates, reduced revenue, and sanctions, at least two dozen publicly traded Russian companies, including Gazprom and Norilsk Nickel, announced they will not pay dividends from 2024 results, reflecting a broader economic downturn.
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16% Bias Score
Bank of Russia Holds Key Rate at 21%, Citing Slowing Inflation
The Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% in March 2025, citing slowing inflation, a strengthening ruble, and reduced borrowing, despite annual inflation exceeding 10%; analysts predict a gradual rate decrease later in the year.
Bank of Russia Holds Key Rate at 21%, Citing Slowing Inflation
The Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% in March 2025, citing slowing inflation, a strengthening ruble, and reduced borrowing, despite annual inflation exceeding 10%; analysts predict a gradual rate decrease later in the year.
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12% Bias Score
Russian Inflation at 0.57% in July 2025, Driven by Utility Price Hike
Russia's July 2025 inflation reached 0.57%, mainly due to a 13.2% utility price hike; however, excluding utilities, prices fell 0.23% thanks to a 7.12% drop in fruit and vegetable prices due to the new harvest.
Russian Inflation at 0.57% in July 2025, Driven by Utility Price Hike
Russia's July 2025 inflation reached 0.57%, mainly due to a 13.2% utility price hike; however, excluding utilities, prices fell 0.23% thanks to a 7.12% drop in fruit and vegetable prices due to the new harvest.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of Russia Cuts Interest Rates Amid Recession Fears
The Bank of Russia cut interest rates by 200 basis points to 18% on [Date], its second cut since the Ukraine war began, reflecting decreasing inflation and growing recession concerns. The decision follows a June cut of 100 basis points.
Bank of Russia Cuts Interest Rates Amid Recession Fears
The Bank of Russia cut interest rates by 200 basis points to 18% on [Date], its second cut since the Ukraine war began, reflecting decreasing inflation and growing recession concerns. The decision follows a June cut of 100 basis points.
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32% Bias Score
Russia's Budget Deficit Soars to $44.2 Billion
Russia's budget deficit surged to 3.4 trillion rubles ($44.2 billion) in the first five months of 2025, primarily due to a 14.4% year-on-year decrease in oil and gas revenues and continued high government spending, exceeding initial projections by a substantial margin.
Russia's Budget Deficit Soars to $44.2 Billion
Russia's budget deficit surged to 3.4 trillion rubles ($44.2 billion) in the first five months of 2025, primarily due to a 14.4% year-on-year decrease in oil and gas revenues and continued high government spending, exceeding initial projections by a substantial margin.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Cuts Interest Rate Amidst Persistent Economic Imbalances
The Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate to 20% in June 2025, citing slowing inflation despite persistent economic imbalances caused by the war and the impact of high government spending on the private sector; however, the central bank warns of risks to long-term stability.
Russia Cuts Interest Rate Amidst Persistent Economic Imbalances
The Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate to 20% in June 2025, citing slowing inflation despite persistent economic imbalances caused by the war and the impact of high government spending on the private sector; however, the central bank warns of risks to long-term stability.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Inflation Slows to 0.4% in April Amid Ruble's Surge
Russia's April inflation rate dropped to 0.4% due to the ruble's 28% appreciation since January, lowering import prices; however, food prices increased by 0.71%, with some vegetables rising significantly.
Russia's Inflation Slows to 0.4% in April Amid Ruble's Surge
Russia's April inflation rate dropped to 0.4% due to the ruble's 28% appreciation since January, lowering import prices; however, food prices increased by 0.71%, with some vegetables rising significantly.
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40% Bias Score
Belarusian Ruble Unexpectedly Strengthens Against US Dollar
The Belarusian ruble unexpectedly strengthened against the US dollar, reaching 3.05 rubles per dollar—its lowest point since August 2023—due to the Russian ruble's strengthening, stemming from improved Russian trade balance, reduced imports, and geopolitical optimism; economists predict a slight wea...
Belarusian Ruble Unexpectedly Strengthens Against US Dollar
The Belarusian ruble unexpectedly strengthened against the US dollar, reaching 3.05 rubles per dollar—its lowest point since August 2023—due to the Russian ruble's strengthening, stemming from improved Russian trade balance, reduced imports, and geopolitical optimism; economists predict a slight wea...
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28% Bias Score
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