Martin Gilman

Opinion 7 months ago

Can Russia's Economy Recover in 2016? (Op-Ed)

Can Russia's Economy Recover in 2016? (Op-Ed)

Opinion 7 months ago

A year ago it seemed that the Russian economy was in free-fall. Despite everything, 2015 saw the economy stabilize. But what about next year?

2 years ago

Structural Decline or a Cyclical Trough?

Structural Decline or a Cyclical Trough?

2 years ago

Contrary to earlier expectations, the Russian economy has been a surprising disappointment in terms of growth so far this year. As we can appreciate, Kremlin officials are beginning to feel a sense ...

2 years ago

The Stage-Managed St. Petersburg Photo Op

The Stage-Managed St. Petersburg Photo Op

2 years ago

In St. Petersburg last weekend, Russia hosted a meeting of leaders from the 20 largest economies in the world, the Group of 20, as well as other invited leaders and the heads ...

3 years ago

No Threat of Recession, But Few Are Cheering

No Threat of Recession, But Few Are Cheering

3 years ago

There has been considerable hand-wringing about Russian economic performance and prospects in recent months. Rumors have been circulating of a recession in the fall or even of a new full-blown crisis.

3 years ago

Like It or Not, Russia Is a Global Financial Power

Like It or Not, Russia Is a Global Financial Power

3 years ago

Sometimes a slight, even if it results from an error of omission, can have unintended consequences.

3 years ago

Nabiullina Will Be Superior Central Bank Head

Nabiullina Will Be Superior Central Bank Head

3 years ago

Last week's announcement by President Vladimir Putin that he was appointing Elvira Nabiullina as the new head of the Central Bank surprised many observers.

3 years ago

The Global Currency War Heats Up in Moscow

The Global Currency War Heats Up in Moscow

3 years ago

Among the finance ministers and сentral bank governors converging on Moscow at the end of this week, at least some will really wish they could been elsewhere.

Opinion 3 years ago

Why Russians and the World Dislike the Ruble

Why Russians and the World Dislike the Ruble

Opinion 3 years ago

Russians have long had an ambivalent relationship with the ruble. Even now, Russian companies and individuals by and large seem to prefer to save in dollars or euros, carry out large financial ...

3 years ago

Russia Overtakes Portugal – and Spain Is Next

Russia Overtakes Portugal – and Spain Is Next

3 years ago

Some cliches bear repetition. A relatively recent one, in reference to the global economy, is how the tables have turned. As we know, once relatively poor countries such as Brazil, Russia, India ...

3 years ago

How Politics and Perceptions Trump Economics

How Politics and Perceptions Trump Economics

3 years ago

If you were to measure the recent economic performance of the world's major countries — say, those that comprise the Group of 20 — you might be surprised to find Russia among ...

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