Amid this week's plethora of economic data on US and global growth, inflation, and stock markets -- along with the Fed's massive .75% interest rate hike -- Ukrainian President Zelensky and ambassadors from G7 nations are meeting in the port city of Odessa, all hoping the first grain shipments could leave as early as today. Ukraine says it's awaiting UN confirmation on safe shipping routes. Nick Robertson begins our coverage in Odessa.

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