The Dow finished down 97 points (-0.29%) in a directionless session. It was the same narrative overnight, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict headlining. Ukraine said they did not get the result they had hoped for in the second round of peace talks but have agreed to hold another round of talks with Russia. SPI Futures are down 58 points (-0.81%) as oil finished lower after touching highs during trading. Catch up on the latest with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing.

• ASX 200 SPI Futures down 58.
• Dow falls 97 (0.3%) in volatile session.
• Nasdaq down 214 (1.6%)
• Commodities surge but miners only modest gains.
• Iron ore up 5.5%. Coal falls 33%
• Copper up 1.7% Nickel up 5.3%
• Oil hits highs but finishes down 2.2% and Gold up 0.7% with AUD at 73.3. 

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