Russia’s Ruble Slides on Capital-Flight Fears

Currency’s selloff illustrates how traders are on edge as Russia’s economy struggles

A currency-exchange office in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday.Photo: anatoly maltsev/Shutterstock

The Russian ruble fell Thursday to its lowest level in a year as Moscow’s weakening oil revenues and fears over capital flight weigh on the currency.

The ruble was recently down 1.7% against the U.S. dollar and was on track for its lowest closing level since April 21, 2022, with 81.6 rubles buying $1. The currency has fallen 4.4% this week against the dollar and 5.2% against the euro. The ruble’s weakness runs counter to a broader trend among global currencies, which have gained against the dollar in recent weeks.

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