Russia Europe business ties: Dr Frank Schauff

16.07.2009, 15:25

NPL’s cast shadow over Russian banking

If bad loans in the U.S. drove the first wave of the global financial crisis, now Russia's own problems are raising fears of a second wave with a rising number of non performing loans for Russian banks.

15.07.2009, 14:09

Transgarant posts FY 2008 Net Profit of 160.5 million Roubles

Leading Russian industrial railway transporter, Transgarant, has posted a FY 2008 Net Profit of 160.5 million Roubles under IFRS.

15.07.2009, 11:31

Gazprom investment strategy to focus on matching supply with demand

While oil and gas firms spent 10% more on new assets worldwide in the first half of 2009 year on year, Gazprom in Russia sharply reduced its investment plan for the year.

01.06.2009, 22:02 6 comments

IMF predicts sharp contraction as private funds desert Russia

The international monetary fund has issued a new forecast for the Russian economy for this year. It's predicting a sharp contraction, but there's some good news amongst the grim statistics.

Russian Federation, Moscow : Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at an investment forum in Moscow on September 29, 2009. (AFP Photo / Natalia Kolesnikova)

29.09.2009, 20:04 5 comments

Leaders commit to market with state control set to go beyond 50%

Russia is preparing for a new wave of privatization according to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The move could help not only improve Russia’s budget outlook, but also its image.

22.01.2010, 17:03 2 comments

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

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.

11.05.2010, 13:59 4 comments

European bail out: What it means

Business RT spoke with Chris Weafer, Chief Strategist at Uralsib about the decision by Eurozone nations to agree to a €750 billion bailout mechanism to protect the European currency.

25.06.2009, 10:46 3 comments

World bank gloom on Russian economy as OECD looks for sharp rebound

The economic crisis is changing the structure of Russia's population, boosting the number of poor and cutting the middle class. It's part of the World Bank’s forecast for this year - and it just got more gloomy.

07.05.2010, 15:36 3 comments

Get ready for the European double dip

The US and Russia are gaining traction on an economic rebound, with China posting rudely healthy 1Q 2010 GDP growth. But its time for Europe to get ready for Recession - the sequel.

07.04.2010, 22:38 3 comments

Moscow to boost standing as global financial centre

Improving the investment climate, reforming financial infrastructure, and clarifying the tax regime - these tasks are on Moscow's "to do" list, as it bids to become a global financial center.