Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Economy Watch — Russian Economy Contracts in Second Quarter

According to figures from the Russian government, the economy contracted 4.6 percent in Q2 due to lower oil prices, according to the Associated Press. The economy has also been damaged by western sanctions over the Ukrainian conflict, but a low-priced oil market is the main driver behind lagging output in Russia.
Economy Watch
Russian Economy Contracts in Second Quarter
News Desk Team

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