Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Apple stops online sales in Russia because of rouble volatility

Technology giant Apple says it has stopped selling its products online in Russia because the country's rouble currency is too unstable to set prices.


The rouble has lost more than 20% in value on Monday and Tuesday despite a decision by the central bank to hike interest rates.


Tom Barton reports.


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