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Oil prices ease after 7-year high as Ukraine hints at concessions to Russia

Brent crude was down 81 cents, or 0.9%, at $93.63 a barrel by 1259 GMT, off an ealier peak of $96.16, the highest since October 2014

Investors' wealth tumbles by over Rs 8.47 trn amid global sell-off

The domestic market remained in the red for the second straight session after witnessing a massive sell-off on Friday

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

Oil prices climb more than 1% to 7-year highs on supply disruption fears

Brent crude futures was at $95.65 a barrel by 0742 GMT, up $1.21, or 1.3%, after earlier hitting a peak of $96.16, the highest since October 2014

Japan's Nikkei lose most in 3 weeks on Ukraine, US inflation risks

The Nikkei share average lost 2.23% to close at 27,079.59, posting its biggest daily percentage drop since January 27 and touching below the 27,000 level for the first time since January 31

South Korea to evacuate citizens from Ukraine amid looming tensions

A total of 281 Korean nationals, including diplomatic staff, are staying in Ukraine as of Monday, and about 100 reportedly plan to leave the nation by Tuesday

Ukraine is willing to be 'flexible', could drop NATO bid to avoid war

Ukraine is not a NATO member but has a promise dating from 2008 that it will eventually be given the opportunity to join, a step that would bring the US-led alliance to Russia's border

Japan embassy staff to leave Ukraine as tensions rise between Moscow, Kiev

The Japanese Embassy in Kiev on Sunday said that most of its staff will leave Ukraine as tensions have been rapidly mounting over a possible Russian invasion

Airlines likely to skip Ukraine airspace after US warning of Russian attack

Dutch airline KLM said it would halt flights to Ukraine and through the country's airspace, while Germany's Lufthansa said it was considering a suspension

Biden speaks to Zelensky, reaffirms commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty

The two leaders agreed on the "importance of continuing to pursue diplomacy and deterrence" over Russia's military move

Oil prices clamber towards 7-year highs on Russia-Ukraine tensions

Investors are also watching talks between the United States and Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal

Ukraine tension reins in euro, drives rush to safe-haven currencies

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who heads to Kyiv on Monday and Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, warned of sanctions if Moscow invaded Ukraine

Gold perched near 3-month peak as Ukraine tensions spur demand

U.S. gold futures rose 0.9% to $1,859.00 per ounce

Oil prices clamber towards 7-year highs on Russia-Ukraine tensions

Comments from the United States about an imminent attack by Russia on Ukraine have rattled global financial markets.

Gold trading at Rs 51,060 per 10 gm today; silver is at Rs 63,000/kg

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

PM Naftali Bennett urges all Israelis to leave Ukraine immediately

Israel was ramping up on Sunday its efforts to help Israelis leave the east European country

Asia stock markets wary on Ukraine warnings, crude oil prices climb

The United States on Sunday said Russia might create a surprise pretext for an attack, as it reaffirmed a pledge to defend "every inch" of NATO territory.

Russia's Ukraine invasion could begin next week, says US

White House battles Putin by disclosing his next possible moves

British Defense Secretary says Russian invasion of Ukraine 'highly likely'

The defense secretary warned that in case of escalation, NATO will build up its forces along the Russian borders and NATO allies will boost military spending.

Poland facilitating departure of US citizens from Ukraine: US Embassy

Earlier on Saturday, the US State Department said that the US was relocating some of its diplomatic personnel from the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, to the city of Lviv amid security concerns.