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The day was insanely beautiful. The sky this morning was stunning. The light tonight was full of surprises, hitting sections of trees and the forest and making them look dramatic even with no focal point. 

I just talked with my friend whose mother and sister's funerals I shot. She is a doctor who specializes in teen suicide. She gave me beautiful quotes on why positive messaging makes a difference. Hope is a "protective factor." 

Russia increased its interest rate yet again. 

Russia's central bank is run by Elvira Nabiullina. She was considered a star in her world. In 2015, she was named Central Bank Governor of the Year by Euromoney magazine. When Russia invaded Ukraine this second time she tried to quit. Putin said no. Not only that, but last year she was "given" a new five-year term. She had to manage the fallout that undid much of what she'd accomplished. 


She has done a great job. Allies have imposed sweeping sanctions and the country has lost massive investment as companies left. Still, the IMF forecast growth for Russia. 


But, her measures could only work for so long. The ruble is rapidly depreciating. The Bank of Russia had to hike the key rate to 12% from 8.5% in one day during an emergency meeting. This hurts the economy by making borrowing more expensive.


A senior Russian official has quit over the war. Anatoly Chubais has left the country this week. 


Europe's storage sites are nearly full of natural gas. They are about to hit their pre-winter target two months early.