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By Rhod Mackenzie

The share of national currencies in interstate settlements between Russia and Kyrgyzstan exceeded 88% last year, said the Rusian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
“It is important that Russian-Kyrgyz interaction and trade and economic cooperation are developing successfully. In...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russians will be required to pay tax on the gain (NDFL) when selling gold bars starting from the end of 2024, according to the new Government regulations . The exemption from paying tax on the gain in value, which was in effect in 2022-2023, will not be extended. Financial instit...

By Rhod Mackenzie

In late 2023, Russia's gold reserves reached a new record high. This article looks at the recent changes in the structure of international currency assets, the decreasing share of the dollar and euro, the stability of this scheme, and the importance of gold for the Russian econom...

By Rhod Mackenzie

According to a review by the Association of Russian Banks , the share of developing countries, including Russia, in global GDP will exceed 60% by 2026. This indicates a shift in the balance of power in the world economy, as developing countries are no longer peripheral. The Minis...

In Q3 2023, foreign central banks increased their international reserves to almost a trillion dollars, with nearly 8% of the assets being undisclosed. No new content has been added. In Q3 2023, foreign central banks increased their international reserves to almost a trillion dollars, with nearly 8%...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russian electronics importers have stopped using dollars and euros for payments and are now using currencies such as yuan and dirhams from friendly countries, according to news reports. This has helped to avoid price increases for equipment and, in some cases, even reduce prices....