Russia back in investors’ focus after weekend mutiny
Some investors were watching for ripple effects from an aborted mutiny in Russia on Saturday, expecting a move into safe havens such as US government bonds and the US dollar when markets open on Monday.
Heavily armed Russian mercenaries led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former ally of President Vladimir Putin and founder of the Wagner army, advanced most of the way to Moscow after taking control of the city of Rostov, but then halted their approach, de-escalating a major confrontation.
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