Russian Ruble rally defies gravity, but for how long?
A monetary surprise in the first half of the year, the Russian Ruble (RUB) has established itself as one of the world's best-performing currencies. A performance that may seem paradoxical for an economy under Western sanctions, deeply entangled in Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and penalized by falling Oil exports.Behind this solid performance of the Ruble lies a more nuanced economic reality, one that may even give cause for concern in the medium term.A spectacular leap for the Russian RoubleThe Russian Ruble has soared in the first half of 2025,...