Bremmer: Russia's Economy Is in Freefall

The video covers the Russian ruble's significant drop due to oil prices, despite increased interest rates by Russia's Central Bank. It also discusses a deadly Taliban attack on a school in Pakistan, the results of the Bank of England's stress tests on UK banks, and financial strategies by CVS and Boeing, including stock buybacks and dividend increases.

What was the primary reason for the Russian economy's downturn, as mentioned in the video?

• High inflation rates

• Falling oil prices

• International sanctions

• Political instability

What was the target of the Taliban attack in Pakistan?

• A marketplace

• A school

• A military base

• A government building

Which bank failed the Bank of England's stress test?

• Lloyds Banking Group

• Royal Bank of Scotland

• Barclays

• Cooperative Bank

What financial action did CVS announce?

• Reducing its workforce

• Merging with another company

• Issuing new stock

• Buying back stock

By what percentage did Boeing increase its quarterly dividend?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%