Lavrov is on the wires. The Russia foreign minister says leaders have agreed on a joint statement All parties call on Ukraine buildings to be freed All sides agreed to take steps to de-escalate tension, including refraining from violence Parties urge wide-ranging national dialogue Parties urge amnesty for protestors in Ukraine’s East Ukraine needs decentralization, more regional powers This is more positive than expected. The US dollar is catching a bid, although it doesn’t look related to these headlines to me. Fast money is short dollars and likely covering into the weekend. Treasury yields also continue to move ... (full story)