Bank of Russia axes key interest rates to 11.50% LeapRate

June 15, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Bank of Russia axes key interest rates to 11.50%

The regulator blamed its decision on risks of Russia's economy cooling and on weakening inflation risks.

December 23, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Op Ed: Why Russians love things big (including interest rates)

LeapRate's Russian editor Maria Nikolova explains why high interest rates and rapid inflation benefit indebted commercial enterprises, and provides a profound economic lesson learned by purchasing a plastic cup for 3,000 rubles

December 22, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Belarus bans OTC Forex until 2017, as government seeks to stabilize national currency

As a result of government rulings, the OTC Forex market will be closed in Belarus, with the single body to be allowed to trade in it over the following two years being the central bank of Belarus

December 19, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Alpari resumes ruble trading

Alpari has confirmed that it has resumed trading in the USD/RUB pair as of today

December 18, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

LeapRate Exclusive: "No currency restrictions, and freedom to speculate" says Putin at press conference

“We will not be forcing anyone to sell their foreign currencies or profits denominated in foreign currencies. There will be no directives and orders to sell foreign currencies in Russia.” - President Vladimir Putin

December 16, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Ruble leverage cuts gain pace as Alpari RU implements 1:10 across the board

Alpari RU has now replaced staged leverage on ruble pairs to a fixed 1:10 regardless of notional volume, echoing the actions of several FX firms today, and the proposed plans of many more

December 16, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Guest Editorial: The colder war

Can FX trading in Russian currency be spurred by broad economic factors in Russia, especially bearing in mind the circumstance that surrounds one of Russia's main commodities and the industry that produces and refines it: oil. Paul Orford reports.

December 16, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Ruble plunge and increased volatility leads many FX brokers to reduce RUB leverage - LeapRate investigates

The voice from within: LeapRate investigates as a series of FX brokers begin to review the leverage offered on ruble pairs. What is the industry's perspective?

September 17, 2014 BY Mike Fox

Moscow warns against panic as ruble plunges to historic lows

The ruble fell past 38 against the dollar on Tuesday as weakness continues...

Tag: Russian Economy