INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russias Central Bank set the rubles main exchange rate at over 100 to the dollar for Wednesday, marking the very first time the currency has
actually slipped pass the symbolic threshold in more than a year.Wednesdays rate, pegged at 100.03 rubles per dollar, reflects a nearly 19%
decline given that Ukraines surprise attack into Russias Kursk region on Aug
The rubles most current drop follows President Vladimir Putins decision to decrease Moscows nuclear strike threshold after the U.S
provided Kyiv consent to fire long-range missiles at targets inside Russia.The ruble last breached the 100-per-dollar mark in October 2023
amidst issues over slowing financial development and rising inflation.Although Putin introduced steps to stabilize the currency at that
time, Bloomberg just recently reported that authorities in Moscow are now less worried about a weaker ruble as they prepare for large
increases in military spending.Russias Central Bank has actually set main currency exchange rate since the Moscow Exchange suspended trading
in dollars and euros in June due to U.S
Rates are based on over the counter trades including big exporters and commercial banks.A deteriorated ruble threatens to wear down Russians
buying power, raising rates for imported items
The currency formerly struck a historical low of 150 per dollar after Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, recovering briefly after the
Central Bank imposed stringent capital controls.
