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Russian rouble hits record low

AFP
Published : Jan 21, 2016, 2:15 am IST
Updated : Jan 21, 2016, 2:15 am IST

The rouble hit a historic low on Wednesday as the dollar climbed past the 80.1 roubles level for the first time, exceeding the levels seen during the shock plunge of the Russian currency in December 2

The rouble hit a historic low on Wednesday as the dollar climbed past the 80.1 roubles level for the first time, exceeding the levels seen during the shock plunge of the Russian currency in December 2014.

After a day of relative calm, the rouble resumed its downward spiral, breaking through the previous record low it hit on December 16, 2014, as oil prices, key to Russia's economy, test 12-year lows. The rouble was also trading at 87.6 against the euro.

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