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March 15, 2022
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Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the resulting international sanctions have triggered fears of a potential debt default by Moscow, something which economist William Jackson says is unlikely. A Russian default will likely be “symbolic” and not have any significant consequences within Russia or elsewhere, Jackson, the chief emerging markets economist at Capital Economics, said in…
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