Russian central bank halts US dollar purchases

Nov 27, 2024 - 07:45
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Russian central bank halts US dollar purchases

The regulator will suspend its operations on the foreign exchange market to reduce ruble volatility

The Bank of Russia announced on Wednesday it will suspend US dollar purchases on the domestic foreign exchange from November 28 until the end of the year, to reduce market volatility.

The announcement came as the Russian currency slid to near-record lows, reaching 114 rubles against the US dollar on Wednesday.

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