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Russia's international reserves up to $609.5bn in 2024, but the NWF down by over a trillion rubles to RUB3.8 trillion
Russia's international reserves were reported at $609.5bn as ... to cover the whole budget deficit for at least two years. The federal budget deficit was projected to end 2024 at RUB3.3 trillion ...
Russia's Feb oil exports from western ports seen down 8% m/m as sanctions bite
Russia's crude oil exports from its western ports in February are set to fall by 8% versus January's plan as Moscow increases ...
Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...
Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs US Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil
Mr Scott Bessent is a hedge fund manager and founder of Key Square Capital Management. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Russia Targets Ukraine's Key Lithium Reserves
Russia has seized control of some of Ukraine’s prized lithium reserves since it launched its all-out invasion in 2022, ...
Trump Treasury Pick Bessent Backs Fed Independence, Dollar, Sanctions on Russian Oil
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Thursday that the dollar should remain the world's reserve currency, the Federal Reserve should ...