Key Asian Indices on the Rise
In face of the financial fears caused by inflation and the geopolitical tensions around the world, key Asian indices like Nikkei225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng were able to soar on Wednesday.
In face of the financial fears caused by inflation and the geopolitical tensions around the world, key Asian indices like Nikkei225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng were able to soar on Wednesday.
Before sunrise on Thursday morning, the Russian Federation began a military offensive in Ukraine. In response, the price of several Commodities jumped, while Indices from Europe to East Asia plunged.
Tensions between the Russian Federation and Ukraine reached unprecedented levels on Monday evening. Commodities rose and indices fell in response to the news.
Stock markets fell on Friday and Monday, probably in response to rising fears regarding a Russian invasion of its neighbour country, Ukraine. The stock and energy markets could be in for a shake-up if American fears of a Russian land invasion come to fruition.
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