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Crimean Crisis Causes Moscow Market Drop

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Kerstin SchweitzerMarch 3, 2014

The increase in tensions between Russia and the Ukraine is also taking its toll on the markets. Russia has been hit hardest, with the Moscow stock exchange taking a dive. Possible sanctions from the EU could have severe implications on trade for the country, especially with regard to gas exports.