Big Turnaround in DOW Futures - Why?Another wrinkle in the ongoing saga.
The Ukrainian President contacted Putin to suggest a meeting with the Russian to discuss possible Ukrainian neutrality. Putin agreed and a meeting is being arranged in Minsk, the Belarus capital city.
The futures market is reflecting optimism that some sort of agreement might happen to end the conflict.
Will this meeting (if it actually happens) result in a negotiated settlement?
Who knows but it adds to the day to day volatility of the sitaution and the market reaction.