Ruble Implodes: Is It 1998 All Over Again?

The video discusses the dramatic market movements of the Russian ruble, highlighting the central bank's decision to raise interest rates by 6.5% to stabilize the currency. Despite this, the ruble continued to weaken, drawing parallels to the 1998 financial crisis when Russia defaulted on its debt. The video explores the economic and geopolitical challenges Russia faces, including the impact of oil prices and sanctions, and the potential need for policy changes to prevent a financial crisis.

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