The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Stock Market Securities Indexes

Abstract

The article discusses the factors affecting the stock market. The relevance of this topic is growing more and more in the background of modern processes, crises, pandemics and war in the world. In particular, the article talks about the Russia-Ukraine war, which shook the global economy and hampered the operation of the stock market. The Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated on February 21, 2022, when Russia recognized Ukraine's Donetsk and Lugansk regions as independent states. World leaders called the action an act of war. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created geopolitical risks. In Summary, the development of the securities market is the most important factor for economic health and strength. Even the slightest changes in global politics affect them. Therefore, naturally, the Russia-Ukraine war had an impact on the functioning of the stock market. The reason for this is that all investors, throughout the year, carefully observe the events and processes taking place in the world and take them into account when making decisions. Keywords: stock market, securities, impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, stock index, geopolitical threat.