benchmark
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Overseas benchmarks have fallen harder than U.S. indexes since the fighting began, as surging oil prices hit global markets.
Major international benchmarks have tumbled since the start of fighting, while U.S. indexes have suffered milder losses.
The benchmark is also trading below its 200-day moving average, a key indicator for future returns tracked by technical analysts, for the first time in more than a year.
From Barron's
Both benchmarks rallied Thursday, with the Brent hitting $119 before pulling back.
From Barron's
Indeed, as the chart posted by freelance journalist Mike Zaccardi shows, its the first time in 214 days that the Wall Street stock benchmark has closed below its 200-day moving average.
From MarketWatch
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