Tech lead the way in the US while bond curves flattened. A tough session for the Dow Jones down 171 (-0.49%) barely touching positive territory but finishing well off lows. SPI Futures are pointing to a soft open down 64 (-0.9%) this morning, but the big focus for Australian markets today are results to come from BHP. Get up to speed on all the latest news with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing.

• ASX 200 SPI Futures down 64. Russia and inflation dominate.
• Dow down 0.49% off lows. Nasdaq unchanged.
• Oil up another 2.2% Gold up 1.5%
• Base metals slightly higher.
• BHP beats forecasts and US$150 div. Results focus.

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