Russia & Ruble: macro, central bank, and why sanctions didn't break it
Everything Russian macro — the Ruble's surprising strength, the Central Bank of Russia's unconventional policies, the National Wealth Fund, gold reserves, and why Western sanctions haven't broken the economy. These articles explore what makes Russia's financial system tick.
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Central Bank of Russia Denies Return to USD Payments
Fact-Check: Russia Moving Back To USD?
Even As Central Banks Bought Gold, The Market Analysts Remained Bearish
Putin Instructed Central Bank of Russia To Buy Gold In 2005
Venezuela's Central Bank Monetary Gold Holdings Constitute ≈20% of Their Balance Sheet
Ruble was the best performing major currency of 2025, and it's easy to understand why
Russia will buy Silver as a strategic reserve until 2027
Gold as a percentage of balance sheet size in Central Banks (ranked):
'The market is never wrong' #8
central banks will continue to buy gold #2
'The market is never wrong' #7
🇷🇺 Russia is immune to US tariffs #2
🇷🇺 Russian Central Bank key interest rate is at 21% #2
🇷🇺 Russian Central Bank key interest rate is at 21% #1
Ruble is a gold success story ✨
🇷🇺 Russia is immune to US tariffs #1
Over 10 years the Russian Central Bank has increased gold holdings by x4.5
central banks will continue to buy gold #1
🚨 Ruble is up 30% on USD 2025 YTD