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Russian central bank says January 2025 current account deficit at $0.7 billion

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Posted on February 13, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's current account deficit in January 2025 stood at $0.7 billion, compared with a surplus of $2.9 billion in January 2024 and a deficit of $1.6 billion in December 2024, the

Russia Reports $0.7 Billion Current Account Deficit for January 2025

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's current account deficit in January 2025 stood at $0.7 billion, compared with a surplus of $2.9 billion in January 2024 and a deficit of $1.6 billion in December 2024, the country's central bank said on Thursday.

The central bank data showed that the foreign trade surplus fell to $4.5 billion, compared with $5.6 billion in the previous month.

(Reporting by Elena Fabrichnaya, writing by Gleb Bryanski; Editing by Sharon Singleton and Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia's current account deficit was $0.7 billion in January 2025.
  • This marks a shift from a $2.9 billion surplus in January 2024.
  • The foreign trade surplus decreased to $4.5 billion.
  • December 2024 saw a deficit of $1.6 billion.
  • Central bank data highlights economic changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Russia's current account deficit in January 2025?
Russia's current account deficit in January 2025 stood at $0.7 billion.
How does the January 2025 deficit compare to January 2024?
The deficit of $0.7 billion in January 2025 contrasts with a surplus of $2.9 billion in January 2024.
What was the foreign trade surplus in January 2025?
The foreign trade surplus in January 2025 fell to $4.5 billion, down from $5.6 billion in the previous month.

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