Alexander Potavin
Alexander Potavin is a leading analyst at the investment company Finam, known for his expertise in the Russian financial markets. He has provided insights into currency trends and economic factors affecting the ruble, particularly during periods of volatility. His recent commentary highlighted the reasons behind the strengthening of the ruble against the US dollar, attributing it to low demand for foreign currency, normalization of currency inflows, high interest rates, and stable oil prices.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 73,261 | $1,500,000 | 763$ |
| Totals | 1 | 144,104,080 | 73,261 | $1,500,000 | 763$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Russia:
Alexander Potavin discussed the potential for the yuan to weaken against the ruble and its implications for the market.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin points out the decrease in import volumes in February 2025.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin explains that the influx of money from foreign investors buying Russian assets is positively impacting the ruble's exchange rate.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin notes that the strengthening of the ruble was unjustified from an economic standpoint.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin notes that the strengthening of the ruble was unjustified from an economic perspective.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin notes that the strengthening of the ruble was unjustified from an economic standpoint.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin notes that the strengthening of the ruble was unjustified from an economic standpoint.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin suggested that the dollar could decrease to ₽87 due to improved geopolitical conditions.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin maintains expectations for the dollar exchange rate at the end of the year around ₽110–115.
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Russia:
Alexander Potavin warned that the short-term strengthening of the ruble could be negated by falling oil prices.
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