I was looking for a report I read concern the inflation in Russia that seems to be a hot topic lately..  It was around the May BRIC summit timeframe, It was a the inflation rate under Putin, and how he has brought it down prior to his leaving the office.  In his new role, he felt confident Russia would bring down inflation to the targets set 5 yrs ago...

When I find it I'll post it here...  I have a vested interest as well in these volatile regions of the world...    I  am planning on selling some eurox,  but for tax reasons.  A big loss right now would be great...  since they split, any sell is at a loss...  then buy it back later this yr...