Russia’s international reserves increased by $0.5 billion in the week ending July 17, 2026, reaching $722.9 billion, according to data published by the Central Bank of Russia on Thursday.
The modest weekly uptick follows a period of more significant accumulation earlier in the month.
7 billion. The steady, albeit small, additions to the reserve pool suggest a stabilization in the Central Bank’s foreign currency holdings after a period of significant depletion.
Reserves had risen by $0.7 billion the previous week to $722.4 billion, and surged by $6.5 billion in the week ending July 3 to reach $721.7 billion.
The steady, albeit small, additions to the reserve pool suggest a stabilization in the Central Bank’s foreign currency holdings after a period of significant depletion.
The data indicates that the bank is maintaining its buffer levels without the large-scale drawdowns seen in prior quarters.
Traders will monitor the next weekly release for signs of whether this stabilization trend continues or if external pressures force further adjustments to the reserve composition.