Central Bank of Russia

Russian banking instability and capital flight risks

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Russia experiences surge in cash demand

The Russian banking sector faces ongoing instability characterized by massive cash withdrawals and a shift toward physical assets. By September 2026, cash holdings outside the banking system surpassed 20 trillion rubles,

Russian economic strain and military industrial growth

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Russia's economy shows no signs of radical mobilization shift

The Russian economy is experiencing a divide between a growing military-industrial sector and a strained civilian sector. In mid-2026, GDP growth of 1.3 percent was driven by defense orders, even as oil and gas revenues

Russia implements digital ruble rollout

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Russia begins large-scale deployment of digital ruble

The Central Bank of Russia has transitioned the digital ruble from an experimental phase to full implementation, effective September 1, 2026. This digital currency serves as a third form of national money alongside cash

Russian war economy fiscal and inflationary pressures

9 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Russia military spending rises 30% amid escalating war costs

Russia is experiencing intensifying fiscal and economic strain as its transition to a war economy creates significant liquidity challenges. In the first seven months of the year, the federal budget deficit rose to approx

Russian gold trade and reserve management

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Russia becomes world's top central bank gold seller

Russia has significantly altered its gold trade and reserve management in response to Western sanctions. To bypass the closure of major Western bullion markets like London, Russia has rerouted its gold exports through Ho

Vietnam economic growth and business trends

8 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Vietnam tax authorities launch campaign to clean up tax codes

Vietnam continues to experience significant economic shifts. While the first half of 2026 saw a divergence between high GDP growth (8.18%) and high company exits, data from the first eight months of 2026 shows a complex

UniCredit acquisition of Commerzbank

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: UniCredit's Commerzbank bid risks inheriting Russian legal disputes

Following UniCredit’s acquisition of a significant stake in Commerzbank, Commerzbank supervisory board chairman Jens Weidmann has called for a formal review of German takeover laws. Weidmann criticized the ability of the

Serbia consumer protection and transparency regulations

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Montenegro, Serbia, and Croatia implement major digital economic reforms

Serbia has introduced new consumer protection regulations aimed at increasing transparency in digital and retail markets. In early August, new rules took effect requiring online platforms—such as accommodation booking s

Russia's crypto law signed, foreign trade & licensing rules

9 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Russia implements new cryptocurrency regulatory framework

On 4 August 2026, President Vladimir Putin signed the Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law (Federal Law No. 282-FZ), establishing Russia’s first comprehensive framework for crypto-assets. The law permits the use of cr

Global trends in physical cash holdings and usage

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Romania monetary indicators show decline in non-governmental credit

In the European Union, the total stock of banknotes in circulation has increased significantly, rising from approximately €1 trillion in 2016 to a new record exceeding €1.636 trillion by mid-2026. The European Central Ba

Russian economic growth and stability

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Russia economy shows growth amid rising deficit and energy revenue concerns

The Russian economy has shown signs of recovery and moderate growth. Preliminary estimates from Rosstat indicated that the GDP grew by 1.3% on an annual basis in the second quarter, reversing a 0.2% contraction seen in t

Russia gold sales to fund war

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Russia gold reserves hit six-year low amid budget deficits

In July 2026, the Central Bank of Russia reported selling roughly 44 metric tonnes of gold since the start of the year, generating about $5.6 billion. The proceeds were used to narrow a federal budget deficit that had sw

Russian banking sector instability

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Russia faces massive bank withdrawals amid fears of state deposit seizures

The Russian banking sector continues to face severe liquidity challenges and massive capital outflows. In the first two weeks of August, approximately 286.4 billion rubles (about 3.4 billion dollars) were withdrawn, foll

Dismissal of VEB. RF chief economist Andrei Klepach

2 clusters · 51 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Andrey Klepach removed from VEB. RF chief economist role

Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of the Russian state development corporation VEB. RF, has been dismissed from his position following the public emergence of controversial remarks he made in May 2026 at the Nikitsky C