Oil soared and global stocks and equity futures tumbled Thursday after Russia’s invasion. Oil surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 as Russia attacked sites across Ukraine, triggering fears of a disruption to energy exports at a time of already tight supplies. Brent jumped almost 7% after President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to strike military facilities across Ukraine. Kyiv called it a “ full-scale invasion ” and announced martial law, while Joe Biden said he would impose “severe sanctions” on Moscow. Natural gas in Europe rose as much as 40% , while metals including gold, aluminum, copper and nickel also spiked. Russia is a key seller of commodities to global customers, with Europe relying on the nation for about a quarter of its oil and a third of its gas. The escalation has spooked a market that was already under stress, as […]