President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s phone call last week, followed by the first meeting between US and Russian officials since 2022, have some investors optimistic about ending Russia’s war with Ukraine. From the rise of the Russian ruble to shifting odds on betting markets, a potential resolution to the nearly three-year-old conflict has led to reactions across various financial markets, writes Business Insider’s Jennifer Sor. It’s tough to predict market reactions without knowing the terms of a potential agreement. Still, the ongoing conflict has been a geopolitical risk in the back of US and European investors’ minds that they’d likely be glad to put behind them. President Trump’s handling of Russia could also offer clues about his approach to China, another international rival that has kept investors on their toes. What is your take on buying stocks as the Russia and Ukraine negotiates ?
