The big concern is that there is no way to know how much damage Putin is willing to create to accomplish his goal of seizing Ukraine.
The crisis in Ukraine underscores threats to the world and to companies big and small. Investors should take notice.
Open your eyes! Ignore Powell and go extremely long natural resources.
The action has been very bullish despite the very negative news flow.
In testimony to Congress, Powell gives clearer vision of policy tightening plans, rate hikes.
There continue to be signs of support and accumulation under the surface.
It's hard to see how Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the world's response to it don't have big negative consequences for markets and the world economy.
Overnight, commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, corn, and wheat continued to soar in dollar terms.
Beijing has so far sat on the fence when it comes to what it calls the Ukraine 'situation', not befitting its status as a superpower.
As the worst is feared in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, widespread volatility in commodities is feeding on itself. Here are two rules to remember and my take on what we're seeing now.