As per a source familiar with the situation at hand, Russia has made payments towards sovereign bonds which were due this week, which was received by JPMorgan which processed it and made an onwards credit to Citi. With this Moscow has… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
No protection in investments in cryptoassets: EU’s securities, banking, insurance watchdogs
In a joint statement, securities, banking and insurance watchdogs of the European Union said, consumers risk losing all their money invested in cryptoassets. “Consumers face the very real possibility of losing all their invested money if they buy these assets,”… Read More ›
Canberra sanctions Russian oligarchs with links to mining industry
On Friday, Australia imposed sanctions on two Russian oligarchs with links to its mining industry, with one of them connected with an investment to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone alumina refinery joint venture. In a statement Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said,… Read More ›
Third Straight Rate Hike by Bank of England Citing Inflation Concerns Due To Ukraine War
The Bank of England has announced raising of interest rates on Thursday, which is the third time in a row, as the central bank pointed out towards the likelihood that the Russia-Ukraine war keeping rate of inflation high in the… Read More ›
The Western Brands Still Forced To Remaining In Russia
Many Western brands have shunned Russia as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, but some have remained open in the nation and claim they are unable to close them. Complex franchise agreements preclude Marks and Spencer, Burger King, and… Read More ›
Increase In Covid Cases Globally Is ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’, Warns WHO
The WHO has said that that figures showing a global increase in Cpvod-19 infections could signal a far bigger problem because some countries are reporting a decline in testing rates, urging countries to be cautious against the virus. Covid instances… Read More ›
Russian LNG gas deliveries resume supplies to Germany and Poland
According to data from German network operator Gascade, a section of the Russian Yamal-Europe pipeline has resumed eastbound gas delivery to Germany and Poland. According to the data, gas flows eastwards at the Mallnow exit point were at 4,296,828 kilowatt-hours… Read More ›
Rise in global COVID-19 cases tip of iceberg: WHO
In a statement the World Health Organization said, a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem following countries reporting a drop in testing rates. The WHO has warned countries to remain vigilant against the virus. COVID-19… Read More ›
Afghans Pushed Towards Cryptocurrencies Following US Sanctions Since Taliban Takeover
Since the Taliban assumed control of Afghanistan, the country’s economy has been in disarray due to US sanctions, collapsing banks, and the halt of international aid and financial flows. The cryptographic revolution is on its way to saving the day…. Read More ›
IEA Says 3 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil And Products Could Be Stopped Next Month
In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that that three million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil and products may not make their way to market starting in April, as sanctions bite and… Read More ›