US stocks drop as energy prices soar, with oil nearing US$105 and European gas surging 23%. Western firms continue to pull out of Russia as more sanctions are introduced. The Dow Jones finished down 598 points (-1.76%) with energy the only sector in positive territory. SPI Futures are pointing to a soft open down 49 points (-0.7%). Catch up on the latest stories with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing.  

• ASX200 SPI FUTURES down 49 points.
• Dow falls 598 points 1.8%
• Nasdaq dwon 219 points 1.6%
• Commodities soar. Oil up to US$105. Gold rallies to US$1955.
• Base metals and soft commodities up aggressively.
• GDP numbers today. 3.7% Q4 estimates.

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