Russia-Ukraine tension is real but market impact could be small
An impending series of interest rate increases and the deterioration in relations between Russia and the West over Ukraine have worried investors in recent weeks, hence the volatility in US equities in particular.
Experts believe the threat of armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia and the impending shift in US monetary policy are combining in a negative way for investors, at least in the short term.
Ben Laidler, eToro
Concerns regarding the tension between Russia and Ukraine have led to investors trying to offload risk. However, this should not be overdone as history has shown that geopolitical threats [of crises] have had more impact on the global market than the crises themse…
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