January 11, 2023 09:27 GMT
Russia to Start Buying Chinese Yuan for Wealth Fund
RUSSIA
- Russia will restart FX operations under the fiscal rule, buying or selling Chinese yuan on the local market from Jan. 13, the Finance Ministry and central bank said in a statement (BBG).
- These headlines are largely in-line with expectations. On Dec 30, the Finance Minister told reporters that the ministry intends to replenish the National Wealth Fund in yuan as part of the budget rule.
- The finance ministry further clarified last year that the Wealth Fund will not be invested in USD assets.
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