Military conflicts have not been a major factor in market movements for decades. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put global relations back on investors’ minds.
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Italy Takes a Risk in Joining Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine
The two countries have had strong economic ties for decades, but the invasion of Ukraine has spurred the government in Rome to realign with European allies — at an outsize cost.
Russians Face Sanctions and Anxieties of a Costly War
The ruble plunged, the stock market was shuttered and foreign investors shed holdings in Russian companies, deepening the concern among citizens who had become accustomed to the perks of globalization.
Russia Ties May Hurt Thousands of European Companies
European companies that have operations in Russia are preparing for collateral damage as Western sanctions aim to penalize Russia’s economy.
Russia’s War With Ukraine Is Already Costing Russian Economy
Despite the Kremlin’s efforts to obscure the offensive in Ukraine, the costs of the war were already evident in both economic and social turmoil.
Russia Ties May Hurt Thousands of European Companies
European companies that have operations in Russia are preparing for collateral damage as Western sanctions aim to penalize Russia’s economy.
How the U.S. and Europe Are Targeting Putin With Sanctions
The new penalties are a provocative step given how rarely governments, including the United States, take aim at foreign leaders.
Ukraine War Strains North Africa Economies
Egypt imports most of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, and is looking for alternative suppliers. And Tunisia was struggling to pay for grain imports even before the conflict.
A Key Inflation Gauge Is Still Rising, and War Could Make It Worse
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure is at a four-decade high. Rising gas prices tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could push it up further.
Why the Sanctions Against Russia Aren’t Tougher
Why aren’t the U.S. and its allies imposing tougher sanctions?