Pakistan,Hungary,Ukraine,Argentina all about to go bust

[Cyberman]

Zimbabwean inflation is currently 231,000,000 %. Well done, Mugabe !!!

[Diver]

Zimbabwean inflation is currently 231,000,000 %. Well done, Mugabe !!!

50,000 dollar banknote

The banknote is worth five US dollars on the parallel market and 294 dollars at the official rate, and is enough for three loaves of bread.

[AlfredJPruffock]

Im sure Russia will be happy to assist Ukraine with its bankruptcy problem.

And this is a country that wants to join NATO ??

[Cyberman]

Im sure Russia will be happy to assist Ukraine with its bankruptcy problem.

And this is a country that wants to join NATO ??

I don't see the relevance of NATO and bankruptcy. NATO is purely a voluntary alliance, and it's just a matter of safety in numbers.

[expat]

Analysts warn that it is leading indicator for what could happen if Russia if crude falls much further.

ISTM that this is right, and an interesting observation. Russia is rediscovering its pride, but it is all based on things that it is only able to do because of the demand for oil and gas. I don't think they will lightly give up this renewed confidence.