The ruble will be strengthened - the comment of the expert

Month began with the strengthening of the ruble, "- says Bank.ru Head of FX Operations Russian Regional Development Bank Yuri Obolentsev. "Exporters are actively selling the currency. Strengthening of the ruble is due to several reasons. First, the increased size of the duty on oil exports. Secondly, China has expressed concern over possible sanctions against Iran. This spurred the price of oil. As a result, currency basket lost 20 kopecks. Market participants believe that the ruble has remained a strong currency. Judging by the statements of the Russian monetary authorities, the Bank of Russia can build and strengthen the ruble by 20 cents. Accordingly, the pressure on the two-currency basket increase. Today in the United States ended fiscal year. American corporations will soon publish their reports, which could have a decisive importance to the market dynamics. There is nothing good in it we will not see, but the worst is behind us. Euro remains weak currency tap. Any negative information, which concerns the eurozone countries, the market is perceived very negatively. I think in the medium term, the single European currency will fall. State of the eurozone economy is poor. The only country that compared with other countries, a minimum of problems - Germany. But she can not pull a whole eurozone. Recall that, for example, Italy's foreign debt - 40% of GDP. It is very likely that we will see how weak the euro area will reduce the ratings. It was enough that in London there was a rumor that the French can be reduced rating, the euro immediately greatly subsided. Market reacts violently. In terms of macroeconomic indicators in the U.S. the situation is better. The situation, of course, are not brilliant. External debt is enormous. But the economy more transparent. Already there has been growth. In the eurozone, by contrast, may fall. It can provoke a tight monetary policy in many countries. I doubt that this year could whitewash the oil. China, India, Brazil, demand for commodities will rise in oil, gas, metals, etc. At the same time, the financial markets a lot of money. They will invest in those assets that are in demand. In particular, in oil, - the expert believes. At 16:59 MSK on the UTS MICEX dollar fell to 29.4013 rubles (-0.0730), the euro, by contrast, grew up - to 39.6771 rubles ($ 0.0105).