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Market Snapshot: 5Y CDS Surges +430bp, Now Beyond Georgia Highs (2008)

RUSSIA
  • Russia’s 5Y CDS surges above 2008 highs from the Georgia invasion, up 430bp on the day. Situation appears to be accelerating with extensive aerial assets being deployed near Kyiv including helicopters, missiles and aircraft.
  • USD/RUB has retraced firmly following the initial spike higher with the CBR pledging FX intervention and liquidity support for OFZs.
  • USD/RUB (+2.00%), down from over 8% - now trading near 82.81 (around the 76.4% Fib level of the breakout gap)
  • MOEX (RUB denominated) & RTS (USD) also trimmed losses from -45-52% to 33-36% at present.

MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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