BJP coalition ahead in about 250 of 403 seats in UP; Delhi's ruling party AAP set for landslide victory in Punjab

While metals have not been the target of western sanctions yet

Metal is crucial for making stainless steel, electric vehicle batteries

It was at least the fourth time since 2017 that US shale oil producers and OPEC officials have held such meetings

Crude prices have spiked about 60% since start of 2022

Troy, Michigan-based company’s stock has tumbled about 68%

Concerns over conflict weigh on S&P 500

Crude surged close to $120 in early hours

MSCI announced on Thursday that it had frozen the index

Surges past $100 as Moscow puts nuclear deterrent on high alert