Asian shares, US fall as Ukraine conflict deepens

2 years ago

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Monday after Western nations moved to tighten sanctions against Russia and President Vladimir Putin escalated tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces be put on high alert. U.S. futures fell, with the contract for the S&P 500 down 2.5% and that for the Dow industrials 1.6% lower. Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai declined while Sydney was higher. Russia’s