HSE Professor Evgeniy Kogan on Radio 1 commented The other day, news came that the dollar exchange rate on the Moscow Stock Exchange exceeded 91 rubles for the first time since October 14. The expert described the growth dynamics of the American currency as alarming.
“I have already said that the dollar should jump to the 86-92 ruble range by March and will jump in this range. But I really didn’t like the movement of the dollar in recent days. I understand that tax season is over and therefore it flies. But I have a question: Where are our Financial Monitoring commission members?” said Kogan.
According to him, the situation will remain stable if the dollar does not exceed the 92 ruble limit. The economist added that if the US currency exceeds this threshold, “that is a reason for caution.”
According to trade data, as of 17:02 Moscow time on December 4, the dollar grew up At 0.68% – to 91.02 rubles. Two minutes later, the American currency accelerated its growth and reached the level of 91.05 rubles. (+0.7%).
At the opening of trading on the Moscow Stock Exchange on December 5, compared with the closing level of the previous transaction decreased It increased by 12.25 kopecks and reached 90.8 rubles.
Formerly Central Bank of the Russian Federation stated Increase in foreign exchange sales.