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.

Oscars condemns Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock, major flood warnings for parts of northern NSW, must-win Coalition seats to expect targeted spending as part of tonight's Federal Budget, and MORE.

How are investment markets shaping with war unabating in Ukraine and the Fed looking hawkish on interest rates?

Federal Budget set to take sting off Aussie petrol prices, US allies criticise Biden for inflammatory comment about Vladimir Putin, employee share scheme to be lowered or even removed as part of tomorrow's Budget, and MORE.