ForexLive European FX news wrap: Light optimism to kick start the week 0 (0)

Headlines:Kremlin: All Russian plans in Ukraine will be fulfilled and in the time frames outlinedUkraine presidential adviser says talks with Russia are ongoingUkraine on talks with Russia: Our positions are unchangedRussia: Further developments in Ukraine depends on Kyiv’s willingness to compromise

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Power line to Chernobyl nuclear plant said to be damaged by Russian forces again 0 (0)

I’m putting this headline out to talk about it because it says a lot on the state of the market right now.Push this headline two weeks back and you’ll see risk trades start to get hit. Now, there’s barely even a squint. That pretty much tells you how the market is adjusting to the Russia-Ukraine sit

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Risk vibes continue to look more positive on the day 5 (1)

The euro is up, stocks are higher alongside bond yields, while gold and oil are pulled down. It’s the so-called „peace“ trade playing out as fears surrounding the Russia-Ukraine situation are being faded. As much as the situation on the ground remains unchanged, markets are starting to adapt and adj

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China reports 1524 local covid cases — a two-year high 5 (1)

One of the chief risks to 2022 continues to be wide-spread China lockdowns putting a renewed strain on global supply chains.
Cases in Hong Kong are totally out of control and outbreaks are growing in the mainland. China today reported 1524 locally transmitted cases, up from 1100 a day earli

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A Russian official said convoys of military aid from the West are “legitimate targets” 0 (0)

Ryabkov was speaking with Russia’s Channel One broadcaster, comments reported by Russia’s state news agency TASS:

“We warned the United States that pumping Ukraine with weapons from a number of countries orchestrated by them is not just a dangerous move, but an action that turns the c

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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Canada jobs strong. US revokes normal trade relations. 0 (0)

US major indices close lower. Indices down 4 of 5 days this week (with one big day higher)
Gas prices at the US pumps rise to $4.33
Russia and Belarus create their own joint venture
WTI crude oil futures settle at $109.33
Key events and releases next week highlighted by the FOM

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US major indices close lower. Indices down 4 of 5 days this week (with one big day higher) 0 (0)

The major indices are closing near session lows. The NASDAQ index was hit the hardest with a loss of over 2%.All 11 sectors of the S&P are lower. Consumers discretionary fell -2.0%. Communication fell 1.9%. Technology fell 1.8%Dow, S&P, and NASDAQ on track for weekly lossesMajor indices down 4 of th

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