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The implications of the latest twist in the Ukraine crisis

Russia is a vital source of global supply of a wide range of commodities, from energy to metals andgrains. At the time of writing, the likely repercussions of the shooting down of a civilian aircraft flyingover Ukraine are still unclear. However, if the Western response is to further tighten sanctions onRussia, commodity supplies may be negatively affected, potentially leading to markedly higher prices.

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