As energy exports fill the current account, the ruble reaches a four-year high.
On Monday, the Russian ruble rose to a fresh four-year high as the currency continued to be supported by foreign inflows produced by its oil exports....
On Monday, the Russian ruble rose to a fresh four-year high as the currency continued to be supported by foreign inflows produced by its oil exports....
The start of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia dented the yellow metal's safe-haven appeal on Monday morning in Asia. Gold was also pushed down by a stronger US currency and rising rates. By 1:04 p.m. ET, gold futures had down 0.54 percent to $1,943.6. (5:04 AM GMT). ...