Russian ETF (RSX) Volatile as Rumors About Putin's Health Swirl

Market Vectors Russia ETF Trust (NYSE: RSX) is seeing volatile trading Friday as rumors about the health of President Vladimir Putin continue to swirl. Putin hasn't been seen in public in over a week.

Today the Kremlin posted pictures of Mr. Putin in attempt to quell the rumors, which have spread around Europe. The images showed Putin meeting with the head of the Supreme Court, and were said to be taken today.

Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin was "absolutely" healthy. Others are not so sure and now rumors of a major announcement from the Kremlin this weekend can be heard in certain circles.

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