The Russian financial markets are experiencing significant turmoil following the announcement of new US sanctions. The Moscow Exchange has halted trading in USD and EUR starting June 13. The yuan's share in Russian FX trading reached a record 53.6% in May. Meanwhile, net FX sales by major Russian exporters rose 13% month-on-month to $14.9 billion. The sanctions have led to a sharp depreciation of the ruble, with exchange rates soaring to between 120 and 200 rubles per dollar. Several Russian banks, including Rosbank and Gazprombank, have raised their USD exchange rates significantly, and some have halted withdrawals and online transfers. The Moscow Exchange index fell by 3.5-4%, and shares of the exchange itself dropped by 15%. Sberbank and VTB shares also saw declines of 4% and 4.7%, respectively. The financial instability has caused panic among Russian citizens, leading to long lines at banks as people rush to withdraw their money.
🚨🇷🇺BREAKING: RUSSIAN RUBLE ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE?! Reports are circulating that Rosbank and Gazprombank’s websites are down and that the Moscow Exchange is preventing people from logging in after yesterday’s announcement of additional sanctions from the U.S. Rosbank is… https://t.co/vZzSOqCayD https://t.co/Sm94d7Eave
Russia: Financial Markets Infrastructure Professor at HSE National Research University in Moscow, Yevgeny Kogan anticipates multiple dollar exchange rates - central bank rate, interbank rate, and the real rate on the black market. Recommends stashing dollars under the mattress. https://t.co/xX6Y0lWBc4
The Moscow Exchange index fell by 3.5-4% at the start of trading on Thursday morning, while shares of the exchange itself dropped by 15%. https://t.co/8CA5vXTga7