NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, February 25

S&P Futures rise after trading lower earlier this morning ahead of the markets open. Russian forces have entered Ukraine's capital as the fighting has intensified. Russia has stated that it will not commence with negotiations until Ukraine forces submit to defeat. The EU will formally sign off on sanctions Friday that will cut 70% of Russia's banking system off from international financial markets. Oil prices are moving lower as the sanctions did not include removing Russia from the SWIFT network. There are a host of economic reports set for release this morning & we have positive earning reports out from FL and CRI.