OSCE recorded multiple shelling incidents in East Ukraine, gold catches a fresh bid

As risk appetite seeps back and markets see a full reversal of the late-Asian downturn, contradictory headlines continue to flood the wires amid intensifying Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Organization for Security and Co-operation (OSCE) in Europe has recorded multiple shelling incidents along the line of contact in the East Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday, Reuters reports, citing a diplomatic source on the matter.

OSCE has record use of artillery, based on reports from both sides, the source added.

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