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WAR & ESCALATION

Russian barrage hits Kyiv hours after Zelensky warns of impending attack

·South China Morning Post·Impact 3/5 · Notable

A missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv has killed two people, according to the mayor. This attack comes just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of "massive strikes" heading towards the city. The increased violence in Kyiv is a concern for the global economy, as ongoing conflict in Ukraine has already led to rising inflation and supply chain disruptions in Europe.

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Why it matters

A missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv has killed two people, indicating an escalation of the conflict. This could lead to increased uncertainty and decreased investor confidence in Ukrainian assets.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
War & escalation
Model confidence
70%

Markets & countries in focus

UkraineRussia

Transmission channels

Military escalation→Increased uncertainty→Decreased investor confidence→Ukrainian assets fall→Safe-haven assets rise

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Safe-haven assets
  • Defence stocks

Under pressure

  • Ukrainian equities
  • Emerging market assets

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