Futures tumble as Putin recognizes Ukraine rebel regions – Reuters
- Date: 22-Feb-2022
- Source: Reuters
- Sector:Financial Markets
- Country:Gulf
Futures tumble as Putin recognizes Ukraine rebel regions – Reuters
NEW YORK, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures tumbled on Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, increasing concerns about a major war.
Putin described Ukraine as an integral part of Russia's history, with eastern Ukraine made up of ancient Russian lands, and he was confident the Russian people would support his decision.
S&P 500 e-mini futures fell 1.53%. Dow Jones industrial average e-mini futures fell 1.26% and Nasdaq 100 e-mini futures fell 2.15%.
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