LONDON, UK — The Russian rouble retreated on Aug. 22 as investors worried about the growing sanctions risk from the United States and Turkey’s lira took another pounding, while emerging equities edged up on cautious optimism ahead of Sino-U.S. trade talks.
US lawmakers have been pushing for more aggressive steps against Moscow in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, its involvement in Syria’s civil war and cyber attacks to influence US elections.
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