SCO & BRICS latest news and insights
By Rhod Mackenzie
The proportion of payments made in rubles for exports from the Russian Federation to Europe has set a new record, as revealed by by a report from the Central Bank. In September 2023, over half - 54% - of payments were made in the national currency according to statistics from the...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Russia has amassed “billions” of rupees with restricted convertibility through trading with India. However, as Indian exports to Russia are ten times less than their imports, these rupees cannot be utilised. In response, partners suggest investing them in local corporate bonds....
By Yaroslav Lissovolik
Since its inception in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has transformed ideas into actions, from a vision into reality, and from a general framework into concrete projects. Evaluating the BRI’s accomplishments over the last decade raises questions. How has the BRI ad...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Of all the currencies in the G20 countries, the ruble is considered the most undervalued. Analysts from Finam have calculated that the real exchange rate is only 33 rubles per dollar, which is three times lower than the official rate. The analysts explore whether the ruble truly...
