On the First day of the week the Ruble continues to weaken against major world currencies amid economic risks.
The average weighted dollar / ruble exchange rate calculations "tomorrow" on the unified trading session (UTS) MICEX to eleven: 30 MSK increased by 1, 3159 ruble, making 68, 2234 ruble. The last time the dollar reached this level in April 2016. For its part, the Euro in early trading for the First time since April of the current year exceeded 78 rubles.
on the Last working day of the week average rate of the American currency was 66, 9075 rubles per dollar.
The ruble is falling since mid of last week, after the messages about new U.S. sanctions against Russia. Reviews interviewed Last news analysts, In the optimistic scenario, the dollar soar by 70 rubles, but soon the situation on the market calmed down and the American currency " will be back in the area." In the pessimistic scenario, the U.S. and allied countries will start quickly to get rid of Russian state debt. In this case, the dollar could fall to 72 rubles to consolidate at the current level. Fresh penalties against Russia
this week the state Department announced new sanctions against capital of Russia because " Russia's use of chemical weapons in Salisbury ".
the limits will be consist of 2 packages. 1st, which will take effect fifteen days calls for a ban on the production and delivery to the Russian Federation of electronic devices and of dual-use products.
punishment of the second wave, which have the ability to enter after 90 days, include a possible reduction in the level of diplomatic relations, a ban on flights to USA airline "Aeroflot" and the almost total cessation of U.S. exports. The informs Washington that he is ready to abandon the 2nd package of restrictions, if Russia gives guarantees of non-use of chemical weapons and allow UN observers to carry out inspections " in the field ".
in addition, Congress introduced a draft law with a whole set of anti-Russian measures, as well as among them with the punishment against the new Russian state debt and state credit organizations.