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February, 2022

• 22 February 2022 4:13 pm

  The Latest Developments in The Ukrainian Crisis

  

  The US State Department said that more Russian troops, not fewer, are on the Ukraine border and they’re moving concerningly into fighting positions. However, they say there is still room for diplomacy unless they make the decision to go in. The latest Ukrainian intelligence report shows no evidence of Russian …

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• 22 February 2022 3:54 pm

  Germany’s Scholz Halts Nord Stream 2

  

  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz postponed the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline certification, designed to bring Russian gas to Germany on Tuesday after Russia formally recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. The €10 billion pipelines, which were recently completed but not yet operational, transported 55 cubic meters of natural gas …

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• 22 February 2022 3:38 pm

  BofA: Brent Crude at $120 in The Middle of This Year.

  

  The Research Center at Bank of America expected the price of Brent crude oil to reach the level of 120 dollars per barrel by the middle of this year. Today, the price of oil rose to its highest level since 2014, following Russia’s recognition of the separatist republics in eastern …

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• 22 February 2022 3:17 pm

  Germany: IFO Business Climate Improves to 98.9 in February

  

  The headline German IFO Business Climate Index improved to 98.9 in February from 96 (revised from 95.7 in January). This reading came in higher than the market expectation of 96.5. The Current Assessment Index rose to 98.6 from 96.2 and the Expectations Index advanced to 99.2 from 95.8. Both of these …

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• 22 February 2022 2:21 pm

  Euro Volatility Index Rises as Ukraine Crisis Escalates

  

  The euro’s one-month volatility jumped to a 15-month high on Tuesday, as the single currency was hurt by increased risk aversion amid rising gas prices and escalating tensions in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two breakaway regions in Ukraine, sending the one-month euro volatility index to its …

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• 22 February 2022 1:45 pm

  European Shares Fall to Their Lowest Level in Seven Months Due to The Ukraine Crisis

  

  European shares fell in early trading on Tuesday to their lowest levels in seven months, as investors worried about the possibility of economic sanctions against Russia, which has ordered the deployment of troops in two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 1.7 percent, down for …

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• 22 February 2022 12:45 pm

  Oil Rises Due to a New Escalation in The Ukrainian Crisis

  

  Oil prices jumped more than $2 on Tuesday amid fears of supply disruptions as tensions escalated between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow ordered troops into two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. Moscow’s move drew international condemnation, and US officials said Washington, in coordination with allies, was planning to announce new …

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• 22 February 2022 12:07 pm

  Japanese Stocks Close Lower For The Fourth Day

  

  Japan’s Nikkei closed lower on Tuesday for the fourth consecutive session as tensions escalated over Ukraine. The Nikkei fell 1.71 percent to 26,449.61 points, but it made up for part of a 2.5 percent loss. The broader Topix index fell 1.55 percent to 1881.08 points, to close down for the …

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• 22 February 2022 3:14 am

  How Could Looming Ukraine’s Conflict Impact Global Economy

  

  Countries that depend on the region’s rich supply of energy, wheat, nickel and other staples could feel the pain of price spikes.After getting battered by the pandemic, supply chain bottlenecks and price jumps, the global economy is expected to be sent on one more unpredictable course by an armed clash …

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• 22 February 2022 3:00 am

  Bitcoin’s censorship challengers enter the spotlight

  

  Amid the bombardment of last week’s regulatory news, from rumors of Joe Biden’s upcoming executive order on digital assets to another round of the Russian government’s crypto tug of war, as well as the perceived social effects of crypto has been the one around the Canadian government’s standoff with the …

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• 22 February 2022 2:51 am

  Market Drivers – US Session – 21 Feb. 2022

  

  Latest news says Russia has right to deploy military bases in eastern Ukraine under new agreement with separatist leaders.The news escalates the fears of a military invasion by Russia and weigh on the risk appetite, which in turn drag Antipodeans and propel the rush to risk-safety.Economic DataUS markets are still …

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• 22 February 2022 2:12 am

  Bowman: Fed open-minded on half percentage point hike in March

  

  Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Monday that she will assess incoming economic data over the next three weeks in deciding whether a half percentage point interest rate rise at the central bank’s next meeting in March is needed, a stance that underscores divisions among policymakers on how aggressively …

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• 22 February 2022 2:03 am

  US Dollar Still Winner As Russia Breaks Up Diplomatic Talks,

  

  Risk aversion took over financial markets at the beginning of the week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe. The US dollar managed to advance against its high-yielding rivals but lost ground against safe-haven ones. Mid US-afternoon, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized Donetsk and Luhansk in Eastern Ukraine as independent …

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