Russia Reportedly Considering Capital Controls

October 1st, 2014

Bloomberg rumors. Maybe something, maybe nothing.

However, about a month ago, I suggested the following to a family member with a Russian girlfriend:

“I’d seriously consider getting her and her money out of there ASAP. You wouldn’t want her to be in Putin-Land or holding Putin-Bucks if this thing gets any worse.”

Via: Bloomberg:

Now so much money is leaving Russia that its central bank is considering temporary capital controls, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the discussions.

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