Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the independence of the separatist groups Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics in eastern Ukraine bitcoin and its repercussions on the markets continue.
Yesterday, the US stock markets were closed for “President’s Day”, so investors were wondering about the first reaction of the US stock markets to Russia’s decision today.
After the decision, we observed that the losses in US futures deepened, but the market calmed down with subsequent purchases.
At the opening, we observe that the stock markets are opened with sellers. It will be followed whether the stock markets recover towards the close.
Risk of Energy Shock
Meanwhile, we observe that many countries have sanctioned decisions against Russia. This was an expected situation and he expressed that he expected it in Russia.
Analysts fear that a possible hot conflict on the Ukrainian border could trigger a larger war.
With the rise of tension on the Russia-Ukraine border, Brent Oil rose to $ 96 levels today.
It is feared that this tension will trigger a new energy shock and disrupt all supply and industrial production chains around the world.
In some articles published in the US mainstream media, it was stated that the crisis between Russia and Ukraine did not have a direct impact on US companies, but that it could be effective in many variables from monetary policy to inflation due to the volatility in energy prices.
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