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Central bank tested as rouble hits floor

By Charles Clover in Moscow

Published: February 2 2009 19:43 | Last updated: February 2 2009 19:43

Russia’s rouble fell to a new low on Monday, hitting the floor announced by the central bank last month. Traders said this week could test how far the central bank was committed to stabilising it at the new level.

Finding an equilibrium level for the rouble may not be easy, as it depends on oil prices that are fluctuating, and on how quickly trade and capital outflows adjust to the new exchange rates.

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