A soaring US inflation, surprisingly hawkish decision from the ECB, and a lack of progress from peace talks between Russia and Ukraine weighed on markets overnight. The Dow finished down 112 points (-0.34%), with SPI Futures following leads from the US, down 38 points (-0.53%). Catch up on the latest news with Henry's Breakfast Briefing.

• ASX 200 SPI Futures down 38
• Dow falls 112  (0.34%) Nasdaq down 126 (0.95%)
• Commodities higher. Iron ore falls 0.8%
• Oil off 1.6%. Coal down 13%.

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