The Russian currency crashed past 100 against the euro on Dec. 16, the latest milestone in a currency rout that has rapidly gained momentum despite a huge emergency rate hike from the Central Bank. One ruble became worth less than one euro cent at 3:13 p.m., according to data from the Moscow Exchange. At the same time, the Russian currency plummeted to 80.1 against the U.S. dollar.
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The Moscow Times: Ruble hits 100 against the Euro as currency collapse accelerates
A woman walks past a board listing foreign currency rates against the Russian ruble outside an exchange office in central Moscow on Dec. 16, 2014.
