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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

US again warns Russia of 'severe consequences' if it invades Ukraine

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the US is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis

Russia returns some troops to base in areas near Ukraine: Report

Russia's Interfax news agency said that while large-scale drills across the country continued, some units of the Southern and Western military districts have started returning to base

Oil eases on profit-taking, Russia-Ukraine conflict remains key focus

Brent crude futures were at $95.60 a barrel by 0747 GMT, down 88 cents, or 0.9%, after rising $2.04 on Monday

Gold prices hits 8-month high as Russia-Ukraine tensions boost appeal

Spot gold was up 0.4% at $1,877.96 per ounce, as of 0639 GMT, after hitting its highest level since June 11 at $1,879.48 earlier. U.S. gold futures rose 0.6% to $1,880.20

Aviation firms brace for turmoil as Russian actions spark Ukraine crisis

Sanctions could disrupt payments to leasing firms, and any retaliatory move by Moscow to restrict access to Russian airspace might throw east-west trade into chaos

Predictions of Russia invading Ukraine cause turmoil

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US intelligence has been closely monitoring troop, equipment and other moves in the region, while trying to factor in international events, like the Beijing Olympics

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Canada to donate $7 mn of lethal weapons to Kiev

The weapons include machine guns, pistols, carbines, 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, sniper rifles, and various related equipment

After France's Macron, German leader Scholz flies to Moscow for peace talks

The chancellor has said he will hammer home the message from the West that they are open to dialogue about Russia's security concerns but will impose sanctions if it invades Ukraine

Ukraine president Zelenskiy calls for 'day of unity' on February 16

'They tell us Feb 16 will be the day of the attack. We will make it a day of unity,' Zelenskiy said in a video address to the nation

Russia-Ukraine crisis: US offers Kiev loan guarantee of up to $1 billion

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said said the US is exploring additional ways to support Ukraine and its people

Asia markets slip, investors mull potential impact of Ukraine invasion

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.4% in early regional trade after stock markets in the United States and Europe lost ground on Monday.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: UN chief Guterres calls for diplomacy

Guterres said he was deeply worried about the current tensions and increased speculation about a potential military conflict

US warns Russia of 'severe consequences' if it invades Ukraine

Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is going to travel to Belgium, Poland, and Lithuania.

Gold trading at Rs 50,510 per 10 gm today; silver is at Rs 63,800/kg

The prices of gold and silver vary across the country due to excise duty, state taxes, and making charges

Oil hits 7-yr highs as market fears Russian attack on Ukraine imminent

Russia is one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, and fears that it could invade Ukraine have driven the rally in oil closer to $100 per barrel

US Defense Secretary to travel to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Russia has amassed more than 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border. The troop build-up had raised concerns among the US and NATO allies that Russia is planning a military incursion.

Sliver of hope: Kremlin sees a diplomatic path on Ukraine crisis

Questions remain about Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions, however

Russia-Ukraine war concerns push asset price volatility

Volatility soared across markets on Monday, with a gauge of potential swings in the euro-dollar exchange rate at the highest since November 2020

Russia open for diplomacy as Ukraine hints at concessions

Russia suggested on Monday that it was ready to keep talking to the West to try to defuse a security crisis in which it has massed a huge force within striking distance of Ukraine