In anticipation of Friday’s high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, traders are revamping their strategies to capitalize on potential market shifts. Key assets that investors are betting on include Ukrainian government bonds and shares of companies poised for Ukraine reconstruction and European banks operating in Russia.
Investors have been pouring into these sectors as hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine or relaxation of sanctions on Russia rise.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-15/a-trader-s-guide-to-the-alaska-talks-between-trump-and-putin