Russia Faces Acute Yuan Shortage as Trade Lifeline Tightens Overnight yuan borrowing rates on the Moscow Exchange surged to 44% on Thursday. 2 Min read

Russia’s banking system is facing a sharp shortage of Chinese yuan, the de facto main foreign currency still available for international trade, driving borrowing costs sharply higher and adding pressure on the ruble, analysts said.

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