The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Asian stocks are mostly lower, despite gains on Wall Street, as worries mount over escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war

Asian investors struggled Wednesday to track a positive lead from Wall Street as they assess the prospect of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, Donald Trump's second presidency and the outlook for US interest rates.

The ASX200 has finished 0.6 per cent lower, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.

South Korean MP on intelligence committee says North has also shipped more arms to Russia; US and UK slam Russia’s ‘irresponsible’ nuclear rhetoric. What we know on day 1,001

The spotlight has turned to global wheat markets this week as the situation in the Black Sea region of the world intensifies.

Strike with US-made missiles has prompted fears of Russian reprisal that would broaden the scope of a frontline

The Sporting forward produced a goalscoring masterclass in 6-0 win, while Ukraine reached the League A/B playoffs after they beat Albania 2-1

Lockheed Martin's stock slightly decreased after Ukraine used ATACMS missiles made by the company to strike into Russia.

Scholz, Starmer, Trudeau and Macron among leaders who say communique finalized by Lula ‘not strong enough’

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.71%. Stocks on Tuesday recovered from early losses and settled mixed, with the Dow Jones...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.07%. The dollar on Tuesday posted modest losses on the weaker-than-expected US Oct housing starts and building permits reports. Also, lower T-note yields Tuesday weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and weighed on the dollar. In addition, Tuesday’s stock recovery curbed liquidity...