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February 24, 2022

Russian attack on Ukraine hits global markets

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine roiled global markets Thursday, driving up prices for crude oil and natural gas as investors flood into gold and government debt - traditional safe havens.  Brent crude, the global oil-price benchmark hit $102, topping $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014.  The wild moves come after Ukrainian authorities said that Russia had launched a “full scale invasion” on the country. Russian president Vladimir Putin said that his country had launched a special military operation” in Ukraine.  Investors rushed towards safer assets, including gold, driving the precious metal ...

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