The ruble exchange rate to a dual currency basket updated historical low after the introduction of new sanctions by the West against Russia and expectation of countermeasures tonight. Cheap oil added negativity.The dollar rate is fixed at new historically-high marks - about 38.5 rubles, with the euro rising to its highest level since spring, moving towards 50 rubles, RIA Novosti news agency reports.
The ruble exchange rate to a dual currency basket updated historical low after the introduction of new sanctions by the West against Russia and expectation of countermeasures tonight. Cheap oil added negativity.
The dollar rate is fixed at new historically-high marks - about 38.5 rubles, with the euro rising to its highest level since spring, moving towards 50 rubles, RIA Novosti news agency reports.