The ruble appreciated significantly on Friday, September 14. The appreciation of the domestic currency was affected by the statement of the Central Bank on the increase in the key rate by 0.25 p. , up to 7.5% per annum. The corresponding decision was made at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank on September 14.

In addition, the Central Bank announced its intention to extend the freezing of foreign currency purchases in the domestic market until December of this year. As "Expert" writes, the regulator's decision became unexpected for the market. As a result, the dollar sharply went down. At 14. 00 Moscow time it was 67.5 rubles. , that is, the loss of the American currency has already reached about 70 kopecks. At the same time, the tendency to strengthen the ruble remains.