Articles by Myrsini Giannouli

Brent crude hit a high of over $105 per barrel last week for the first time since 2014, while WTI climbed to almost $102 per barrel, amid fears that the war between Russia and Ukraine would disrupt global oil and natural gas supplies.

The price of gold has been exhibiting high volatility the past few days, spurred by the Ukrainian crisis rollercoaster.

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed a decree last Monday recognising the independence of the two separatist regions Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.

Cryptos have been under pressure since the beginning of the year, hit by a bout of risk-aversion.

Fears that the war breaking out between Russia and Ukraine would disrupt global oil and natural gas supplies have driven the price of oil up, past the $100 per barrel key level.

Gold price skyrocketed to $1,974 on Thursday, its highest price since September 2020, after Russia launched an attack against Ukraine.

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed a decree on Monday recognising the independence of the two separatist regions Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.

Cryptos have been under pressure since the beginning of the year, hit by a bout of risk-aversion.

Oil prices have climbed to an 8-year high over the past weeks, supported by mounting geopolitical tensions.