Fool’s gold: why it’s anchors aweigh for Russia’s bullion
Crippling sanctions will make it difficult for the country to shore up the rouble using the commodity
16 March 2022 - 20:11
Russia spent years building a giant stash of gold, an asset central banks can turn to during a crisis. But any attempt to sell it will now be a challenge, just when it’s needed most...
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