Yen Broadly Higher as Russia-Ukraine Drove Risk Aversion, Massive Week ahead The markets were initially rather inactive back from holidays but was then dominated by risk aversion towards the end of the week. The key factors in driving markets into risk off mode was the development in Russia and Ukraine on report of renewed military exercises by Russia on the border. German Chancellor said on Friday that G7 was preparing new measures against Russia. Meanwhile, S&P also lowered Russia's credit rating to BBB-, just a notch above junk level. Stocks responded negatively to the news with DOW rejected by 16500 handle to close at 16361.46. S&P 500 also reversed well ahead of 1897.28 key resistance to close at 1863.4. European indices were also hit with German DAX failing to stand above 9500 and closed at 9401. Full Report Here... |   
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