Oil Prices, Fiscal Policy, Politics and Investment Boost Russia's Rating

摘要

What does 2007 have in store for Russia? Abstracting from recent lurid headlines, this note flags up four key issues to watch. Fitch Ratings' 'BBB+' Sovereign Rating is currently on a Stable Outlook. But trends in oil prices, fiscal policy, the political transition of power and investment could have a significant bearing on Russia's economic development and creditworthiness in 2007.