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AnalysisBanking
The Bank of Russia's third-quarter figures show a sharper increase in detected foreign notes than in ruble counterfeits, with different implications for counts and risk.
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AnalysisRuble
Official data put cash in circulation at 22.7843 trillion rubles on October 1, 2026, with banknotes accounting for almost all the increase.
AnalysisBusiness
Rosstat's October 21 release shows sharply different price movements across industries, making the headline increase an incomplete guide to business costs.
AnalysisRuble
The October 23 forecast points to a longer period of restrictive policy, with higher inflation in 2026 and slower projected growth in 2027.
AnalysisEnergy
The IEA says refinery capacity constrains Russian diesel exports. Its October assessment separates export permissions from actual fuel production.
AnalysisEconomy
The IMF's October forecast puts Russian growth at 0.9 percent in 2026 and 2027. Higher commodity income does not automatically mean more real output.
NewsBusiness
Severstal reported 42.6 billion rubles in third-quarter free cash flow but a negative nine-month total. Receivables, factoring and investment explain the gap.
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AnalysisEnergy
The IEA says refinery capacity constrains Russian diesel exports. Its October assessment separates export permissions from actual fuel production.
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NewsTrade & Sanctions
Russia’s January to August current-account surplus reached $35 billion. The monthly figures and rising trade-settlement claims explain why that is not a cash total.
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