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What do geopolitical turmoil and conflict do to markets?

As more become fearful, it is likely that opportunities could open up for those looking for value in markets

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Yong Jun Yuan

Yong Jun Yuan

Published Sun, Mar 6, 2022 · 09:50 PM

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    GLOBAL markets have been in turmoil since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24.

    As soon as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" against Ukraine, markets have seen large intraday swings as investors react to live streams of information online.

    On the first day of the invasion, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index shed 3.3 per cent and sank to its lowest level since May 2021 on expectations of severe sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports.

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