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06.02.2009, 12:40

Support comes for banks amidst worries it is fuelling currency speculation

The Russia government says it will not nationalize private banks to help them through the crisis. Instead it plans to give them $9 Billion in subordinated loans and expect banks to restart credit activity.

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The Russian government is to provide 400 Billion Roubles – about $11 Billion – in additional funding for Russian state and private banks.

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12.03.2010, 14:39 5 comments

Russia to bridge budget deficit with bond issue

Russia's budget deficit in January and February reached $6.6 billion, according to the Finance Ministry. The government hopes to limit the annual deficit to about 7% in 2010 and fill the gap between income and spending.

20.02.2009, 17:58 4 comments

President Medvedev highlights financing and future development in Irkutsk

The stimulus package developed by the Russian government looks good on paper, but implemention is too slow, according to the Russian President, addressing the State Council assembly which took place in Eastern Siberia.

05.02.2010, 12:15 3 comments

Mark Faber: social obligations will lead Western states to default

The United States’ top credit rating is at risk, with its triple 'A' status warned it may be downgraded if the economy grows at a slower pace than expected, says ratings agency Moody's.

14.10.2009, 23:19 2 comments

Property prices gain traction as signs of buyers return

Time to buy property? Russians are returning to the property market as buyers with the market seemingly reaching the bottom, and prices are going up.

25.11.2009, 22:43 1 comment

Russian economic outlook gets withdrawal chills

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Property developers look to complete frozen projects

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HSBC goes retail in Russia

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Jim Rogers warns on bank bailouts and currencies

Published: 06 February, 2009, 18:19


Noted investment advisor Jim Rogers spoke with RT about the banking bailouts and the outlook for major currencies. His gloomy assessment began with why bailing out banks which are insolvent is fundamentally wrong.

 
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