Earlier it was reported that the Russian stock market collapsed.
Dollar reached a new high in 20 years and global equities came under pressure amid statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday 21 September.
He writes about it Funeral times.
The index, which measures the dollar against six currencies, gained 0.6% in early London trading, reaching its highest level since 2002.
The pound fell 0.3% to $ 1.134, while the euro lost 0.7% to $ 0.99.
The Japanese yen, which often rises as domestic investors take funds home during times of market turmoil, gained 0.3% to yen 143.33 against the dollar.
Previously it was reported that in Russia, the stock market collapsed sharply after Putin’s mobilization announcement.
In his speech, Putin is also cynical threatened the whole world with nuclear weapons:
“Anyone who tries to blackmail us in this way should know that the wind rose can turn in their direction.”
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