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LONDON — The Russian ruble is down 2.8% against the dollar on Wednesday after President Donald Trump ramped up his anti-Russian rhetoric on Twitter.
The ruble was already down 1.7% in early European trading but took a leg lower after Trump warned Russia to “Get ready” for engagement in Syria.
Trump tweeted: “Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and “smart!” You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!”See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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