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Article: Stocks Slide After Russian Troops Enter Ukraine Region

Brent crude oil rises to eight year high, Russian stocks continue falling.  Investors sold stocks and bonds in a volatile trading session Tuesday as they assessed the ramifications of European and U.S. sanctions on Russia for sending troops into two breakaway areas of Ukraine.     

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Question 1:  As the market prices in the uncertainty of the sanctions on Russia, how did the markets perform Tuesday, according to the major market indexes? 

Question 2:  How did the bond market respond to the geopolitical risk, specifically, the 10 year treasury bond?

Question 3: How does Lindsey Bell, chief markets and money strategist for Ally Invest, describe how the market is pricing in the geopolitical uncertainty?

Question 4:  Why do investors fear a war between Russia and Ukraine?

Question 5:  Ms. Bell stated that geopolitical tensions tend to have a short term impact on valuations, and the shock usually wears off over time.  Do you agree or disagree and why?

B)  Post a link of One article that supports One of your responses to the questions above and/or provides more insight on the subject discussed in the article.