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Wall Street set to slide as Western sanctions on Russia hit world markets

As an economic crisis loomed in Russia, the fallout of tougher sanctions from the West imposed over the weekend rippled out across financial markets

Global stocks rise after Ukraine panic, oil back below $100-mark

By 1115 GMT, the Euro STOXX gained 1.78% higher while the FTSE 100 climbed 2.1%. Germany's DAX increased 1.3%

European stocks in correction territory after Russia attacks Ukraine

The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 2.9% - hitting its lowest since May 2021 while marking a correction or 10% decline from its January record high

World stocks regroup as investors hold their breath on Russia-Ukraine issue

S&P 500 futures were up 0.55% in Asian trade, after U.S. President Joe Biden left the door open to diplomacy as he announced sanctions on two Russian banks and some elites close to President Vladimir

Ukraine war fears pummel global stocks, lift oil to seven-year high

The broader Euro STOXX 600 fell as much as 1.9% to a seven-month low before clawing back some of its losses

Asian shares drop as Russia's Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine

Shares fell sharply in Asia on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, suggesting a long-feared invasion was possibly underway. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.8per cent and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong fell 3.2per cent in early trading. Oil prices jumped, with U.S. crude up 2.8per cent. The future for the S&P 500 dropped 1.5per cent while the contract for the Dow industrials lost 1.3per cent. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day. In Europe, shares slipped Monday as investors awaited developments in the Ukraine crisis. Germany's DAX gave up 2.1per cent. In Paris, the CAC 40 in Paris declined 2per cent. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.3per cent. Russia's MOEX index dropped nearly 11per cent. The ruble was down 3.2per cent against the U.S. dollar. Western powers fear Russia might use skirmishes in Ukraine's eastern regions as a pretext for an attack on the democracy, which has defied Moscow's attempts to pull

World stocks hit 3-week low, oil prices rise on Russia-Ukraine fears

U.S. stock futures and European stocks lost earlier gains made on news that U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed in principle to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis

Euro's gains fizzle, dollar recovers as Russia-Ukraine tension intensifies

Euro, which was up 0.6% at one stage during early London trading, slowly abandoned those gains and was up a meagre 0.1% at $1.1336

European shares plunge as investors assess Russia-Ukraine crisis

STOXX eyes lowest level in four months, tech stocks drop 2.5%; Valneva up on vaccine manufacturing grant in Scotland

Global stocks fall into red amid continued tension in eastern Europe

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis

Ukraine crisis: European companies' Russian ties can make sanctions tough

Russia has ties to world energy and financial markets and is home to major foreign partnerships and investments, so any measures will have repercussions outside the country

European stocks rise after selloff as Russia says withdrawing some troops

The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 50 countries, was up 0.3% on the day at 1203 GMT, its first gain after three days of drops, each exceeding 0.9%

Blackstone bets on hunger for urgent delivery in Europe in $24-bn deal

Rather than list or seek a private sale, the US investor is opting to recapitalise Mileway, Europe's largest owner of last-mile logistics

Euro extends gains after Russia ends some army drills near Ukraine

Against the greenback, the single currency climbed 0.4% to $1.1346, and within striking distance of Monday's high of $1.1369 as European stock futures rebounded on the news

Global stock markets skittled by Ukraine fears, oil scales 7-year peak

European stocks fall 2.6%, Nikkei down 2.2% as US warns Russia could invade Ukraine at any time; Brent rises above $95 barrel before stalling

Wall Street set for second day of losses; US 10-year yield near 2%

Europe's STOXX 600 was down 0.9%, Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures were down 0.7% and 0.5% respectively

Global stock markets rise on strong earnings, tech sector strength

Facebook owner Meta Platforms surged more than 5%, ending four sessions of deep declines that saw it lose almost a third of its value.

Euro edges up as traders seek clues on possible ECB rate hike

The euro edged up on Wednesday but was off Friday's three-week high, as traders looked for clues as to when the European Central Bank will hike interest rates

Asian stocks join global rally, US yields cling to highs

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 1.5% to its highest in two weeks, helped by a 3.8% gain in Hong Kong-listed tech stocks

Wall Street rallies on tech boost, European shares end flat

The euro retreated as the European Central Bank tried to cool interest rate hike expectations.