elf schreef op 15 april 2014 21:29:
Markets Rally After Vladimir Putin’s Speech
Russian President Sounds More Conciliatory Tone Than Investors Expected
European stocks extended their rally into a second day, with investors interpreting a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin as step back from further confrontation with Ukraine.
By Tommy Stubbington
European stocks extended their rally into a second day Tuesday, with investors interpreting a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a step back from further confrontation with Ukraine. Mr. Putin signed a treaty to annex the breakaway Ukrainian region of Crimea, but otherwise sounded a more conciliatory tone than many investors had expected.