Europe/Russian Stocks Surge Most In 6 Weeks On US/EU Sanctions

As the US and EU press forward with sanctions – proclaiming them as the first step in punishing economic actions – the world’s stock markets could not be happier. European stocks are up over 1% – their best day in 6 weeks; Germany – notably hard-hit on the basis of its gas-dependence – is surging by the 2nd most this year as Italian stocks rally a ridiculous 2.4% (its 2nd best day in 7 months). Everyone loves a good short-squeeze on war escalation but we suspect the surge in Russian stocks – up 8.5% from Friday lows –  (and the Ruble) will be disappointing more than a few of the world’s great thinkers in Washington and Brussels.

European Stocks surge…

 

Led by a huge short squeeze as sanctions were announced (led by Italian stocks of course!!)

 

But – Russian stocks are roaring – up 8.6% from Friday’s lows… not exactly what the politicians were hoping for…

 

This is the biggest 2-day swing in 18 months for Russian stocks – imagine how much higher it will go when the US reallt gets going on sanctions.

 

Charts: Bloomberg


    



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