“The decision of S&P Global Ratings to confirm the long-term credit rating of Russia on liabilities in foreign currency at the“ BBB- ”level with a stable outlook is considered by us as another confirmation of the correctness of the economic policy pursued by the government,” TASS quoted him as saying.
Earlier, S&P affirmed Russia's foreign currency rating at 'BBB- / A-3' for Russia with a stable outlook.
Independent financial and economic expert Alexander Trifonov in an interview with FBA "Economics Today" said that the meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States reduced the risks for financial markets and gave the ruble hope for growth.