Nikita Maslennikov, an expert at the Institute of Contemporary Development, predicted fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate from 78 to 82 rubles. He said the dollar next week will be supported by negotiations between lawmakers in the United States over the debt ceiling.
At the same time, he noted that the factor that could affect the strengthening of the ruble is the statement of the Central Bank "on a more even execution of the budget" Earlier, Mikhail Belyaev, Ph.D. in Economics, announced a correction in thedollar exchange rate after falling amid reports of default.