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With Ukraine Talks Stalled Focus Shifts to the Fed

RUSSIA
  • The primary focus this week is on the Fed’s first 50bp rate hike and discussion of balance sheet run-off as early as June.
  • USD strength has been a dominant theme in the past weeks, and could create volatility in in both commodity prices and the broader EM FX landscape.
  • Ukraine negotiations remain at an impasse with Russia’s assault in the Donbas slowing. Putin seems unwilling to negotiate before more territory in the East has been taken – so any form of ceasefire in the near-term is unlikely.
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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