Greece vows to accelerate reforms; Russian sanctions linked to truce
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Mar 20, 3:01AM CDT
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Some New 2015-2018 Forecasts For The Russian Economy
Constantin Gurdgiev - Seeking Alpha - Tue Mar 17, 6:05AM CDT
Amidst much of the (occasionally informed) speculation as to the whereabouts of Russian President Putin (see, for example, this rather informative piece ), President Putin has finally reappeared from wherever he might have been over the last how...
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Less Bearish About The Russian Bear
The Financialist - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Mar 14, 11:51AM CDT
For investors focused on geopolitical risk, few equities markets in the world appear as unattractive as Russia's. For starters, the oil exporter has been one of the hardest hit nations on the planet by the sharp drop in crude prices. Add to the mix...
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Russia cuts interest rates again
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Mar 13, 6:03AM CDT
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From The Ritz To The Ruble: Relaxing With Russia's Currency Depreciation
The Intercollegiate Finance Journal - Seeking Alpha - Thu Mar 12, 8:10AM CDT
Today's modern financial markets are complicated and volatile. Currency shocks and negative interest rates, mixed with crisis in the eurozone and crude oil swings, seem to mark a new status quo to which global foreign exchange investors must now...
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Russian Bear And Russian Bull: Sanctions Outlook - Part I
Michael Borisov, CFA - Seeking Alpha - Tue Mar 10, 12:51PM CDT
Russian Bear & Russian Bull: Short preface The Russian investment thesis recently got mired in heightened political risk, tectonic macro shifts, and last but not least, a wave of Ukraine-related emotional heat. For some, Russia has become...
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Investors Seek Exposure To Russia, But PMI Signals Deepening Recession
Markit - Seeking Alpha - Thu Mar 05, 4:02AM CST
Russia's economic downturn deepened in February, with business surveys signalling the steepest decline in output since the height of the global financial crisis almost six years ago. The data contrast with improved investor sentiment towards...
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Monetary Policy Matters
Franklin Templeton Investments - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 26, 11:45PM CST
Mark Mobius Templeton Emerging Markets Group This year, we expect the divergence in monetary policy among the world's central banks to be a key theme and a likely driver of asset flows. For now, the scorecard seems to be tilted toward monetary...
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5 Countries Most Affected By The Oil Price Crash
Global Risk Insights - Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 23, 5:54AM CST
Since June 2014, global oil prices have dropped by more than 50%. The drop could strongly affect the economic and political stability of these five oil exporting countries. Oil prices make winners and losers. In general, oil importers will gain...
USO: 16.43 (+0.35), UCO: 6.50 (+0.26), OLO: 6.80 (+0.05), DTO: 115.21 (-3.60), BNO: 20.47 (+0.31), UWTI: 2.07 (+0.13), RUSS: 12.67 (-1.58), SCO: 93.38 (-4.24), SZO: 73.00 (-1.95), DNO: 63.87 (-1.37), RUSL: 21.19 (+1.81), DBO: 13.39 (+0.22), RBL: 16.25 (+0.49), OIL: 9.79 (+0.22), RSX: 16.89 (+0.60), OLEM: 22.25 (+0.59), ERUS: 12.97 (+0.50), DWTI: 149.45 (-10.55), NGE: 8.50 (+0.16), USL: 23.65 (+0.47)
Russian Sovereign Wealth Funds: 2015 Drawdowns
Constantin Gurdgiev - at Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 22, 10:01AM CST
In the previous note, I covered Moody's downgrade of Russian sovereign debt rating. Now, as promised, a quick note on Russian use of sovereign fund cash reserves (also referenced in the Moody's decision, although Moody's references are somewhat...
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Moody's Downgrade: Russia Risks And Politics
Constantin Gurdgiev - Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 22, 8:04AM CST
Moody's downgraded Russian sovereign debt last night from Baa3 to Ba1 with negative outlook. Moody's put Russian ratings on a review back on January 16. The bases for the downgrade were (quotes from Moody's statement): "The continuing...
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U.S. weighs further sanctions against Russia
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 22, 6:19AM CST
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After Hours Gainers / Losers
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Moody's downgrades Russia to junk
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 20, 3:48PM CST
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Bricks Sink: These BRICs Sink And Float
Andrew Hecht - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 18, 5:01AM CST
BZQ: 101.02 (-8.93), INDY: 31.56 (+0.01), UBR: 20.58 (+1.59), RUSS: 12.67 (-1.58), CHXF: 53.25 (-0.02), YINN: 39.08 (+0.56), INP: 74.97 (-0.02), INDL: 97.20 (+0.67), FXP: 37.81 (-0.37), PGJ: 29.21 (+0.92), FCA: 23.29 (+0.19), PIN: 22.73 (+0.11), YAO: 28.48 (+0.18), ERUS: 12.97 (+0.50), INDA: 32.12 (-0.11), EEB: 28.67 (+0.49), GXC: 82.40 (+0.45), FXI: 43.34 (+0.19), BKF: 36.00 (+0.47), FBZ: 12.92 (+0.43), XPP: 74.44 (+0.77), BRZU: 5.16 (+0.58), DBBR: 13.04 (+0.33), MCHI: 52.97 (+0.18), YANG: 9.49 (-0.08), RUSL: 21.19 (+1.81), RBL: 16.25 (+0.49), INXX: 13.13 (-0.06), EPI: 23.02 (-0.01), EMDD: 23.12 (+0.48), RSX: 16.89 (+0.60), BIK: 22.38 (+0.22), YXI: 26.63 (-1.41), EWZ: 31.54 (+1.32), CN: 37.41 (unch)
Ukraine ceasefire on edge
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 18, 3:46AM CST
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S&P 500 Closes at Record High Amid Mixed Messages on Greece
at The Street - Tue Feb 17, 3:14PM CST
It was a wishy-washy type of day on Wall Street as mixed messages on Greece confused market direction.
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Stock Markets Run in Place After Mixed Reports on Greece
at The Street - Tue Feb 17, 2:23PM CST
U.S. stocks turn higher by early afternoon Tuesday, boosted by whispers Greece might concede to a six-month extension to its current bailout package.
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EU adds more Ukrainians, Russians to sanctions list
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 16, 3:52AM CST
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Russian Banks: Some New Stats
Constantin Gurdgiev - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Feb 14, 2:16PM CST
A very interesting interview with Jim Rogers, reprinted by Russia Insider. Note the points on the threat of SWIFT sanctions against Russia and the position of China in the US-led sanctions. Both themes have been highlighted on this blog before and...
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