Monthly Archives - February 2022

Russia & Ukraine tensions shoot down shares, Seven Group flags lift in FY22 earnings: ASX to fall

22 Feb 2022 - European markets slumped, Asian markets fell while ASX lifted set-off on hope as Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin agreed in principal to hold a summit on the basis that “if an invasion hasn’t happened”. Meanwhile the Kremlin said the summit was not a done deal. Wall St was closed for Presidents' Day holiday.

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Wall St mixed after dovish Fed minutes: ASX to open flat

17 Feb 2022 - Mixed finish on Wall St recovering from a morning slump as investors combed through the Fed minutes and keep an eye out on mounting tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Iran’s nuclear top negotiator tweet leads oil prices lower. Iron ore price deep dive. Over 20 companies set to unveil trading updates today. Labour force figures for January due at 11.30am AEST.

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