Global investors have been pouring money into the Russian stock market thanks to the country’s drive to curb inflation and conservative fiscal policy, rebounding commodity prices and the easing of US sanctions.
Data shows that foreign ownership of Russian bonds has surged to a five-month high (rising above 20% for the first time since April) while measures of credit risk have eased back to pre-pandemic levels.
Analysts say that for investors who look for certainty, Russia has shown itself as a predictable environment with little risk of a sudden change or policy U-turns stability.
The Russian ruble is this year’s best performer among its emerging-market peers. It has also become one of the 20 most frequently used global currencies, according to the SWIFT interbank transfer system.
The ruble-denominated Moscow Stock Exchange Index (MOEX), which reflects the prices of the most liquid Russian stocks of the largest companies, has rallied 23% this year. The dollar-denominated RTS index has soared 26%.
With foreign-exchange reserves currently at a record-high of $621 billion, the Russian economy is expected to grow 3.9% this year.
RT. com / ABC Flash Point Money Market News 2021.
Given all the recent increase in trade and economic ties the RF established with foreign countries it would be surprising if the ruble wasn’t the best performing.
Russia won this battle with their hands in their pockets.
Its just the start. On any basis, Russian stocks are dirt cheap. Not just the energy stocks by the way. I can vouch for that. I have had better returns now that any NASDAQ crap which is for the most over-hyped crap! !!! compared to cash rich, low P E, high cash flow, fat dividend paying, Russian stocks. These stocks are by far better on a price quality basis than any other stocks in the mythical ”West”.
Interesting view ………….!
Great news from the two superpowers China and Russia.
USA has been fried by its own hostile recipe?