http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/economic-indicators/russia-financial-markets-undr-pressure-amid-crisis/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/economic-indicators/russia-financial-markets-undr-pressure-amid-crisis/2008-08-26.htmlRussian financial markets have continued to underperform on the back of newsflow over the last 24 hours. The leading Russian equity index (RTS ) has fallen more than 3% this morning, as it heads for its lowest level in almost two years. Money market rates and bond yields have risen significantly over the last few days, and the otherwise stable currency (RUB) has also weakened somewhat against the dual currency basket (45% EUR and 55% USD). The negative sentiment has worsened over the last 24Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:30:09 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/economic-indicators/danskeresearch@danskebank.com (Danske Bank A/S)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/economic-indicators/russia-financial-markets-undr-pressure-amid-crisis/2008-08-26.html