Russian oil export revenues are at their highest since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
Gross income from seaborne crude exports surged to $2.46 billion for the week ending March 22, the highest since March 2022. The 4-week average is up to $1.71 billion per week, up from $900 million in January. This comes as the value of Russian crude exports has DOUBLED over the last 3 weeks, rising from an average of $135 million per day in January to $270 million per day now. The surge is being driven by soaring global oil prices and a US tariff waiver allowing buyers to purchase Russian crude loaded before March 12, boosting sales to India significantly. Years of Western sanctions pressure have been undone in a matter of weeks. Source: Global Markets Investors, Bloomberg
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees Wednesday restricting cash and gold exports as part of a broader campaign to combat the shadow economy and curb capital flight.
Under one decree, carrying ruble cash across the border of Russia to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be prohibited in the amount equivalent to more than $100,000 at the exchange rate of the Bank of Russia from April 1, with certain exceptions. The other decree bans the export of gold bars weighing more than 100 grams from Russia starting May 1. It includes some exceptions and does not apply to commercial banks. Both decrees were published on the government portal. Source: www.aa.com.tr, Macro Liquidity by Sunil Reddy
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