“The rate is determined by the general state of the national economy and the state of trade.

It fluctuates under the influence of informational factors and short-term phenomena,” Belyaev explained.

In his opinion, the basic rate is estimated at 59-60 rubles.

“Everything else is fluctuation.

It can go up to 62, then go down to 58. There is no tendency for the dollar to strengthen, ”concluded the economist.

The dollar exchange rate on the Moscow Exchange rose above 60 rubles for the first time since July 11, the euro - above 61 rubles.