Ukraine tension mounts as pro-Russian forces attack and
takeover police stations and government buildings in East Ukraine. Much of East
Ukraine is more Russian-friendly while West Ukraine is more European and West
friendly. The unrest and instability creates a reason for Putin to invade East
Ukraine like Crimea. Ukraine mounts an anti-terrorist operation against the
Russian aggression.
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Draghi says the ECB stands ready to act with stimulus,
including QE, if the euro rises further. Euro 1.3846. Dollar/yen 101.54. Pro-Russian
forces are fighting Ukraine troops in East Ukraine with gun fire and casualties
occurring. Europe and US will have to respond. The UN Security Council meets in
emergency session at 8 PM EST. Russia says the US and Europe are instigating
violence in East Ukraine. In reality, Russia is promoting the violence to provide
a reason to invade East Ukraine. The US is investigating claims that Syria has
used chemical weapons against its citizens. The situations in both Ukraine and
Syria worsen. US futures are down -0.3% to begin the new week of trading.
S&P -6. Dow -50. Nasdaq -12. The 10-year yield is 2.62%.
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