U.S. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell issues a stark warning about rising inflation, saying he is prepared to ‘move more aggressively’ if necessary. U.S. markets tumble and 10-year Treasury yields hit their highest levels since 2019 as a result. U.S. President Joe Biden believes that as the Ukraine conflict continues, desperation may lead to President Putin to using chemical or biological weapons in the country. President Volodomyr Zelenskyy says that any resolution to end the war with Russia would require a referendum. The EU says it is ready to increase sanctions on Russia, with agreement on a full oil embargo looking increasingly likely.   

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