Let's take a look at global markets this week as the US returns to hawkish stance, RBA follows suit.

Europe looks to arm Ukraine, feels effect of sanctions is waning, Australia's flu season expected to see a surge this winter, Bitcoin drops to levels not seen in a month, and MORE.

Expect more money promises from both sides as federal election date set for 21 May, finfluencers could face up to five years imprisonment for attempting to make money off their audience, and MORE.

Scientists believed to have found dinosaur fossils tracing back to the day of the asteroid strike, EU bans Russian coal imports, big four banks lock in interest rates from June, and MORE.

UK detects new Covid variant, Star Entertainment Group faces inquiry on suitability to hold a casino license, CBA meets regulatory hurdles from ASIC to release crypto exchange app + MORE

RBA signals June rate rise, Coalition accused of holding back major environmental report, US to send latest 'tank-killer' to Ukraine, and MORE.

Political turmoil in Sri Lanka sees stock market plunge 33%, EU confirms Russian war crimes and begin talks on further sanctions, top climate scientists from the IPCC issue stark warning for rising temperatures, and MORE.

Let's take a look at the investment markets and key developments over the past week.

More refugees released from Australian detention centres in what some label a pre-election ploy, Aussie wages rising up to 10%, disturbing Russian war crimes prompts EU to consider further sanctions, and MORE.

Biden announces mass release of US oil reserves, urges allies to follow suit, Russian troops allegedly exposed to radiation at Chernobyl, Chinese investors receive little clarity over short-term future of economy + MORE.

Russian military allegedly misled Putin over performance in Ukraine, global stock markets dip while the ASX is set to edge higher, Labor may extend fuel excise cut if elected, and MORE.

ScoMo shuts down in-house claims of bullying, US not yet ready to believe Russia over Kyiv pullback, Elon Musk accuses the SEC of "misconduct" + MORE.