Russian financial news
Here are some recent Russian financial news articles:
Economic News
- Russia's economy grows 1.5% in Q1 2023: According to the Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), the country's economy grew by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a recovery in the manufacturing sector. (Source: TASS)
- Russia's GDP to grow 2.5% in 2023: The Russian Ministry of Economic Development has forecasted that the country's GDP will grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by a recovery in the oil and gas sector and a boost from government spending. (Source: Reuters)
- Russia's trade surplus reaches $14.4 billion in Q1 2023: Russia's trade surplus reached $14.4 billion in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a surge in exports of oil, natural gas, and metals. (Source: Interfax)
Financial News
- Russia's central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged: The Russian Central Bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 9.5% for the 12th consecutive month, citing a stable inflation outlook and a strong economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Russia's ruble strengthens against US dollar: The Russian ruble has strengthened against the US dollar, reaching a 10-month high, driven by a decline in inflation and a boost from foreign investment. (Source: The Moscow Times)
- Russia's largest banks to increase lending to small businesses: Russia's largest banks, including Sberbank and VTB, have announced plans to increase lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in an effort to boost economic growth. (Source: RIA Novosti)
Sanctions and International Relations
- Russia's economy to feel impact of US sanctions: The US has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to the country's actions in Ukraine, which are expected to have a significant impact on Russia's economy. (Source: The New York Times)
- EU to impose new sanctions on Russia: The European Union has announced plans to impose new sanctions on Russia in response to the country's actions in Ukraine, which are expected to target key sectors of the Russian economy. (Source: BBC News)
- Russia's trade with China reaches record high: Russia's trade with China reached a record high in 2022, driven by a surge in exports of oil, natural gas, and metals. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Other News
- Russia's inflation rate falls to 4.3%: Russia's inflation rate fell to 4.3% in March 2023, driven by a decline in food prices and a boost from government spending. (Source: RIA Novosti)
- Russia's unemployment rate falls to 4.1%: Russia's unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in March 2023, driven by a recovery in the labor market and a boost from government spending. (Source: TASS)
- Russia's budget deficit narrows to 1.1% of GDP: Russia's budget deficit narrowed to 1.1% of GDP in 2022, driven by a boost from oil prices and a decline in government spending. (Source: Interfax)