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Crunch Time for Russian Assets and the Ruble
Lucrative news hits the headlines as OPEC+ unexpectedly decides to ramp up oil production by 411 thousand barrels. Come June, they plan to ditch the voluntary 2 million barrel reduction, spawning apprehensions of an impending global recession amidst the looming trade war scenario. Economic observer Oleg Bogdanov sheds light on potential repercussions to Russian assets and the ruble amidst this tumultuous situation.
Oleg Bogdanov Gives the Lowdown
Fathoming the reasons behind OPEC+'s decision to increase oil production is tricky, given the multitude of motivations. However, competition often lies at the heart of such decisions, resulting in extended market shares for the major OPEC+ nations, including Russia—a nation that expresses approval for the decision due to our oil already being sold at a discount. The sweet spot for us falls around the $50-$60 price per barrel range.
Interestingly, Russian financial authorities exhibit an inclination to undermine the strength of the ruble, which enjoyed a stellar year despite the worldwide challenges. Their sweet spot resides at the level of 93-95 rubles per dollar. In the spirit of this aim, post-holidays, the Central Bank is likely to boost liquidity offerings at seven-day repo auctions to sentimentally devalue the ruble and offset the inherent risks associated with the OPEC+ decision.
In summary, deciphering the potential fate of Russian assets and the ruble is a complex balancing act. Although predicting the exact outcome is challenging, the increased competition in the global oil market may pose a threat to Russian oil sales and revenue, while the weakening ruble could be the resulting symptom. As always, the specific impacts will depend on Russia's adaptive economic policies and evolving market dynamics.
In light of OPEC+ increasing oil production and potentially undermining the global market, economic observer Oleg Bogdanov warns that Russian assets and the ruble could be affected. Specifically, the strengthening of the global oil market might threaten Russian oil sales and revenue, while the Central Bank's intention to boost liquidity offerings could lead to a weaker ruble as a means to offset these market risks.
