Russia's GDP is unlikely to return to pre-crisis levels until the early 2030s, according to our modelling. We expect Russia's economy to contract by...
Tatiana Orlova
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Russia | CBR’s huge rate hike unlikely to restore financial stability
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Mar 1, 2022
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US and EU announced harsh new sanctions, including banning some Russian banks from SWIFT and freezing the...
Global | Russia invades Ukraine, damaging the global economy
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Feb 24, 2022
Due to events over the past 24 hours, with Russia now intent on installing a “friendly” government in Ukraine, we have moved our global baseline in...
Russia and Ukraine | Recognition of rebel states won’t trigger harsh sanctions
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Feb 22, 2022
On Monday 21 February, separatist leaders of the so-called Donetsk andLuhansk People’s Republics (LNR and DNR) called on Russia’s PresidentVladimir...
Global | Russia-Ukraine tensions: Asset market scenarios
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Jan 27, 2022
Despite tensions continuing to ratchet higher, on a medium term view we think the balance of probabilities implies a buying opportunity for affected...
Ukraine | Sovereign Eurobonds are a bargain despite risks
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Jan 20, 2022
Ukraine’s sovereign Eurobond yields soared since mid-November when US sources first reported a build-up of Russian troops along its eastern border....
Russia | Geneva stalemate isn’t an endgame
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Jan 14, 2022
This week’s talks between Russia, on one side, and on the other the US, NATO and the Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), have...
Russia | CBR views new lockdown as inflationary and hikes 75bp
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Oct 28, 2021
The CBR today surprised the market and us with a 75bp hike, which brought the policy rate to 7.50%. The CBR language has remained hawkish, suggesting...
Russia | Another CBR hike may be in the cards for September
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Sep 7, 2021
At the September policy meeting, the CBR is likely to consider staying on hold or hiking its policy rate 25bp or 50bp. However, we think a 25bp hike...
Russia | Recovery Tracker afflicted by Delta variant
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Aug 11, 2021
The rapid spread of the Delta variant has resulted in a third wave of Covid-19infections, almost as severe as the wave that struck the country last...