The double blow of fresh U.S. sanctions and fiery Trump tweets have sent Russian financial markets into a spiral. Russian stocks and bonds plummeted further Wednesday, as fear gripped the minds of investors after President Trump warned Russia to “get ready” for “smart!” American missiles set to rain down on Syria. Speculation that more punitive sanctions may follow the batch that dropped last Friday has swirled through Moscow’s financial circles, with investors wondering which oligarchs or companies could be next. On Wednesday, Russia’s currency, the ruble, plummeted to a 16-month low. The ruble has lost almost …read more
Source: VICE News
