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Ukraine and Russia reached an understanding on a joint provision of humanitarian corridors for evacuating civilians.Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was attacked by Russia; safety of the plant has since been secured. APAC stocks were seen lower amid fears surrounding the Russian attack on the Ukrainian power plant. European equity futures are indicative of a negative open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future down 2.1% after...

Next round of Russia-Ukraine discussions could start at 12:00GMT today; though, Russia notes that they are awaiting the arrival of the Ukrainian delegationEuropean bourses are lower and in-line with the generally cautious mood ahead of negotiations; US futures lower, ES -0.1%, but more contained pre-data & Fed speakDXY remains firm and either side of 97.50, with peers generally lower and havens not benefitting from the cautious tone in-fitting with the core...

APAC stocks traded mostly positive following gains in the US where stocks and yields climbed.European equity futures are indicative of a flat open after the Eurostoxx 50 cash market closed higher by 1.5% yesterday.DXY remains on a firm footing, EUR/USD hovers around 1.11 and Cable is circa 1.34.Interfax reported that Russia and Ukraine are to hold talks today. Fitch and Moody's cut Russia's sovereign...

Ukraine and Russia will hold a second round of discussion later today, via Tass citing an aide to the Ukraine presidential office - awaiting Ukranian confirmation.Earlier, Russia's Kremlin says the Russian delegation will be waiting later today and are ready to continue talks; not clear if Ukrainian officials will attend the talks.Losses in Europe trimmed and bourses are now predominantly positive following Kremlin commentary around today's potential negotiations,...

US stocks finished lower (S&P 500 -1.6%) with Asian equities also seen softer overnight. European equity futures are indicative of a soft open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.1% after the cash market closed lower by 4.0% yesterday.In FX, the DXY extended on gains above 97.00, EUR/USD has reclaimed 1.1100 and cable sits on a 1.33 handle.US President Biden said getting prices under control is his highest...

Sentiment in equities has moved to risk-off as the mornings Russia-Ukraine updates are generally downbeat; Euro Stoxx 50 -2.5%, ES -0.5%US futures are lower across the board, ES -0.5%, though magnitudes are more contained than their European peers as participants look to a heavy data-docket ahead and Fed speak incl. Powell later in the weekUkrainian President Zelensky says that negotiations with the Russian side have not achieved required results while Russian...

APAC stocks began the month mostly on the front foot with the region digesting encouraging Chinese PMI dataEuropean equity futures are indicative of a lower open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -1.0% after the cash market closed lower by 1.2% yesterdayDXY is marginally firmer but sub-97.00, AUD steady after the RBA maintained rates and its dovish toneUS State Department said the US is prepared to walk away from Iran nuclear talks...

G7 leaders declared they will remove selected Russian banks from the interbank SWIFT systemRussian President Putin ordered to place Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on high alert citing aggressive statements by NATO leadersNegotiations have commenced between Ukrainian and Russian officials at the Belarus border.European bourses & US futures are pressured, but off worst levels, following weekend sanctions as negotiations commence;...

Russian President Putin ordered to place Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on high alert citing aggressive statements by NATO leaders and economic sanctionsG7 leaders declared they will remove selected Russian banks from the interbank SWIFT system; the EU said some Russian central bank assets will be frozenRussian Central Bank said it releases a capital buffer while it ordered market players to reject foreign clients' bids to sell Russian...

European bourses are firmer and back in proximity to initial best levels after losing traction shortly after the cash open, Euro Stoxx 50 +1.3%; FTSE 100 +1.9% outperforms amid Basic Resources strength.US futures are lower across the board, ES -0.9%, after yesterday's significant intra-day reversal to close positive; albeit, action has been rangebound within the European morning.Europe is preparing additional Russian sanctions, US says they have room for further...