Oil rise above $111 amid more sanctions against Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Asian stocks came under renewed pressure on Wednesday and the price of oil surged past $111 per barrel as investors worried about the impact of aggressive sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. European bourses were set for a weak open after Tuesday's drubbing, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures

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