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MARKETS Dow futures fall more than 500 points as traders assess ripple effects of Russia sanctions
CNBC ^ | 2/27/22 | Maggie Fitzgerald @MKMFITZGERALD

Posted on 02/27/2022 3:12:20 PM PST by Levy78

U.S. stock futures moved lower in overnight trading on Sunday as investors grew concerned about the economic ramifications of the fighting between Russia and Ukraine.

Dow futures dropped more than 500 points. S&P 500 futures fell 2.5% and Nasdaq 100 futures lost 3.2%.

U.S. and global equities experienced volatile trading last week as geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated. Early Thursday morning local time, Moscow launched military action in Ukraine.

Throughout the weekend, the Russian advance into Ukraine continued. Russian military vehicles entered Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv with reports of fighting taking place and residents being warned to stay in shelters.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnbc.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Front Page News; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Russia
KEYWORDS: futures; stockmarket; ukrainewar
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1 posted on 02/27/2022 3:12:20 PM PST by Levy78
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To: Levy78

dems push sanctions which turn out to hurt the US more than Russia

typical win-win for democrats


2 posted on 02/27/2022 3:14:27 PM PST by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style )
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To: Levy78

I think I’m going to line up at the bank. Bidens Cloward-Piven strategy is coming to a head.


3 posted on 02/27/2022 3:16:34 PM PST by WMarshal ("No war for communism")
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To: sten

So true… a two-fer for the Dems


4 posted on 02/27/2022 3:18:45 PM PST by Levy78
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To: Levy78

Maybe that 0% reserve requirement was not such a good idea.


5 posted on 02/27/2022 3:18:54 PM PST by LukeL
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To: sten

These misfits in D.C. will us Ukraine/Russia, to beat American’s about the head, while at the same time blaming Russia/Ukraine for all their failures.

It’s already started.


6 posted on 02/27/2022 3:20:36 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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I think I’m going to line up at the bank. Bidens Cloward-Piven strategy is coming to a head.

Put a thousand in cash in your safe, Brandon is a kook.

7 posted on 02/27/2022 3:20:48 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: sten

Democrats , the Dumbest Race on the planet


8 posted on 02/27/2022 3:22:51 PM PST by butlerweave
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To: 1Old Pro

Put 40 pieces of Silver in your Mattress, fiat is fooked.

(or more)


9 posted on 02/27/2022 3:22:59 PM PST by C210N (Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.)
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To: 1Old Pro

I only use my bank for direct deposit then I pull most of it out in cash leaving just enough for paying monthly bills electronically.

Maybe should just take it all out and write checks and sending it io via snail mail.


10 posted on 02/27/2022 3:24:38 PM PST by WMarshal ("No war for communism")
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To: WMarshal
Financial journalists always have to write something. It was up more than 800 points on Friday, so a 500 point down drop on Monday would be pretty normal.

Good time to cover my short positions.

11 posted on 02/27/2022 3:25:16 PM PST by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: 1Old Pro

The Klauss Schwab acolytes running Canaduh brought that point home in the last couple of weeks.

Enjoy it while it lasts. Ca$h is under pressure and is an endangered species.

Of course one may still be able to get a shot glass through barter for a while.


12 posted on 02/27/2022 3:25:20 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: Levy78

Sounds like it’s time to buy?


13 posted on 02/27/2022 3:26:01 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything )
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To: Levy78

Some nice volatility we’ve been having.


14 posted on 02/27/2022 3:27:02 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I hear the Ruble is strong...


15 posted on 02/27/2022 3:27:40 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Levy78

Well on the bright side I loaded up with a leveraged VIX product, UVXY, last week so I’m good.


16 posted on 02/27/2022 3:28:04 PM PST by jimwatx
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If things got that bad, gold and silver are meaningless.
Violent men and guns are gold.


17 posted on 02/27/2022 3:28:44 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I’m investing in some Turkish lira’s personally.


18 posted on 02/27/2022 3:28:58 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything )
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To: jimwatx

Some bond guy I listen to on YouTube claims the insurance companies selling guaranteed annuities are automatically programed to dump equities for bonds once VIX hits 37 resulting in a huge crash. Don’t know if that’s the case, but tomorrow should test his claim. Of course the Fed still has its finger in the punch bowl for at least another 2 weeks, so nothing is guaranteed.


19 posted on 02/27/2022 3:38:38 PM PST by jimwatx
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To: EEGator

Your wife and daughter will be worth more in trade at that point.


20 posted on 02/27/2022 3:41:39 PM PST by dynachrome ("I will not be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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