What the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Means for Global Markets
Loomis, Sayles & Company
April 04, 2022
While many have been seduced by hopes of a quick peace and return to pre-war market norms, reading between the lines of the Kremlin's messaging makes us less, not more, optimistic about the path forward.
February 02, 2022
The resurgence of geopolitical tensions between Russia, NATO and Ukraine has contributed to market angst in recent weeks. Having already levied sanctions and counter-sanctions, both camps now risk an escalation of economic warfare as diplomatic efforts are at an impasse and actual war appears unthinkable.
Ostrum Asset Management
March 28, 2022
Beyond the humanitarian drama, the conflict in Ukraine has revealed the weaknesses of the EU in terms of its heavy dependence on Russian energy and in terms of European defense policy.
February 28, 2022
The situation is totally dominated by geopolitical tensions around Ukraine. In fact, on the economic front, the international community is pushing Russia into an unprecedented financial crisis. All this by assuming the risk incurred by their savings.
February 28, 2022
The sanctions on the Russian central bank will limit its ability to intervene, particularly on the foreign exchange markets and cause the Russian currency to fall. Westerners are fleeing Russia. This will result in more inflation since imported products will cost much more.
February 24, 2022
The crisis had made the economic recovery observed post COVID lockdowns put to a halt again. The long-waited rise in interest rates by central bank could be pushed forward in time. In return, a macro slowdown would negatively impact most banks in their revenues, earnings and asset quality.
Natixis IM Solutions
March 16, 2022
Since Vladimir Putin's speech, announcing a "special operation" to protect Donetsk and Luhansk, the situation has significantly escalated as Russian troops have invaded Ukraine from multiple axes, triggering a profound humanitarian crisis with over 1.7 million people fleeing Ukraine to neighbouring countries during the first two weeks.
February 24, 2022
After deploying a military contingent of nearly 180,000 soldiers around Ukraine's boarders, President Putin has considerably toughened the tone towards Kiev, accusing the Ukrainian authorities of wanting to join NATO and of posing a threat to Russia's security.
