In Russia predict a weakening of the rouble in the coming months
By the end of the year the dollar exchange rate should reach about 68 rubles.
This was stated by the Minister of economic development of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin, introducing the official economic forecast for the next three years, writes “Rain”.
According to him, in the coming months “a serious weakening of the ruble” — up to 63 to 64 rubles to the dollar. Now in Russian assets by foreign capital arrives. This is one of the factors that drives up the ruble, explained.. But the waves are replaced by the inflow or outflow stabilization, he said. So, the Ministry expects “a serious weakening of the ruble in the coming months”, announced Minister — to 63-64 per dollar if the price of oil will remain at the same level, said Oreshkin.
In the case that the oil will drop to $ 40 per barrel, the dollar could rise to 68 rubles before the end of the year.
But a sharp fall will not be, – assured the Ministry.
By the end of the year should still reach 68 rubles per dollar, follows from the forecast of the RF Ministry of economic development and the average rate of a little more than 64 rubles, taking into account current values.
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Recall that the hryvnia will continue to fall in exchange rates of the NBU, and the dollar and the Euro appreciates.