New U.S. sanctions send ruble falling
09 August 2018 |
2:26 pm
The ruble plunged as the U.S. announced new sanctions against Russia over the nerve agent attack in the U.K. The currency sank to its lowest since November of 2016. The penalties, which are expected to come into effect on August 22, will limit American exports of sensitive goods and technology.
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