The Dow finished up one point in a volatile session that at best was up 451 and at worst down 126. Ukraine president Zelensky has expressed hope for a ceasefire after talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials failed to reach a conclusion. The ASX 200 is set for a soft open, with SPI Futures down 61 points (-0.85%). Get up to speed with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing.

• ASX 200 SPI Futures down 61
• Dow up 1 point. Nasdaq down 263 points (2.04%)
• Commodities sold off heavily. Iron ore  down 6.2%
• Gold down 0.8% Oil down 5.1%
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