Bank of Russia’s parachute shields the rouble

Published by Alba Di Rosa. May 22, 2020 .

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New mechanisms put in place by the Russian central bank to reduce the dependence of the rouble on the price of oil are proving effective in the aftermath of the Covid shock. [ Read all ]

A look at LatAm EM currencies: Covid effect and economic weakness

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 24, 2020 .

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The cases of Brazilian real and Mexican peso [ Read all ]

Covid-19 times: when the emergency is the new normal

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 10, 2020 .

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Currency markets confirm consolidated dynamics, while closely monitoring policy-makers’ moves. [ Read all ]

Greenback Dynamics, amid Recession Fears and Oil Effect

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 3, 2020 .

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The dollar is hanging in there, even if the US economy is starting to feel the pinch of the Covid crisis. [ Read all ]

The US dollar comeback in Cuba

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Dec. 20, 2019 .

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Venezuelan crisis and US embargo are weighing on Cuban economy. [ Read all ]

Russian Ruble: a Phase of Stability

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Nov. 29, 2019 .

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Inflation under control and foreign capital inflows underpin the stability of the ruble. [ Read all ]

Latin America Update: How is Brazil Doing?

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Nov. 8, 2019 .

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A pension reform, at last. [ Read all ]

Monetary policy stance: Norway bucking the trend

Published by Alba Di Rosa. May 10, 2019 .

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Europe’s main oil exporter is heading towards normalization. [ Read all ]