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Fitch ups Russian credit outlook as PwC looks to bigger long term

Published: 22 January, 2010, 17:03
Edited: 23 January, 2010, 03:57

A sharp rebound in commodity prices has seen Fitch Ratings move Russia’s credit rating from negative to stable, as PwC says Russia could become the largest European economy in two decades.

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Enrique January 22, 2010, 19:36 quote

If population growth recovers in the Russian Federation it can be in 4th place by 2030...ahead of Brazil. Russia leads over Brazil in R&D, currency reserves, natural resources, income per head, geopolitical situation (between Europe and China), infant mortality and railways while Brazil leads in paved roads, inflation, life expectancy and internet...

Enrique January 22, 2010, 19:44 quote

I have realized that the report forgets Japan...Probably Japan will be the 4th largest economy ahead of both Russia and Brazil (and perhaps even ahead of India)

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