The Kremlin has downplayed the impact of the rouble’s 8.5% drop, attributing it to Western sanctions and military spending, resulting in a 35% loss in value since August. The US’s new sanctions on Gazprombank have further complicated foreign payments for Russian gas, leading to the suspension of currency trades until 2025. Analysts fear a sense of panic as the central bank plans to raise interest rates from 21% to 25% in response to the falling rouble.
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High incomes and good work-life balance: See which U.S. cities have the best job markets.
Finding a job in today's economy can be challenging, but a new SmartAsset study ranks the best U.S. job markets, with Bend, Oregon, leading due to its low unemployment rate (3.1%) and significant income growth (44% from 2020 to 2023). Santa Clara, California, excels in health care coverage (88% insured), while Wichita Falls, Texas, offers the shortest commutes (14 minutes). Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A new study says Bend, Oregon, is the...
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