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European markets finished higher on Monday despite Ukraine accusing Russia of war crimes, more potential sanctions targeting Russia, and rising oil prices. In Europe, the session generated relatively low trade volume, with very limited initiatives in view of a still very uncertain international context. Some key data from Monday’s trading session: CAC 40 = +0.70% DAX…

European markets finished up on Monday with the hope for progress in the talks between Kiev and Moscow and lower Oil prices, ignoring the rise in American bond yields showing increasing worries about a recession in the United States. Some key data from Monday’s trading session: CAC 40 = +0.54% DAX 40 = +0.78% Euro Stoxx 50 =…

The lack of progress in the Russia/Ukraine war has resulted in thin trading over the European and American trading session on Monday, with investors waiting for significant news to make a move after a positive week. Here is the key data from Monday’s session: Fear of new sanctions against Russia has supported Oil and Gold prices The European…

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and the energy crisis it has triggered, set the tone of the market sentiment of global stock markets last week. While most European indices started the week in positive territory, Wall Street ended lower due to a drop in the Nasdaq – but all eyes are now on the Fed’s policy meeting,…

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Despite Russia and Ukraine entering the third round of cease-fire talks on Monday afternoon, signs of progress are absent after earlier agreements allowing civilians to flee the fighting failed. The situation is still very uncertain, leading to higher volatility and weighing on most stock markets, with European and American indices ending yesterday’s session lower. On…

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With Russia’s recent escalation in Ukraine, the past week has been tough for stock markets, and things are far from over. The lack of visibility and fear that the situation will get worse is hindering investor initiative – even though Ukraine and Russia agreed to talk yesterday and are ready to hold the second round…

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