The Russian rouble has risen by 7% to 83 against the dollar before paring gains, touching heights that were seen before its invasion of Ukraine. The Russian stock market has gradually reopened after it was suspended. In offshore trade, the… Read More ›
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Russia likely to keep existing LNG supply contracts intact in Rubles switch: sources
As per two Russian sources, Moscow plans on keeping the contract currency for gas exports to Europe unchanged but will seek final payment in roubles as one of the options to switch the currency of gas trade. “Only payment currency… Read More ›
Gazprom studying options for halting LNG supplies to unfriendly countries
As per a report by Russian daily Kommersant, Russian energy giant Gazprom is weighing options to halt gas supplies to “unfriendly” countries and is evaluating possible consequences. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, Moscow will soon require “unfriendly” countries to… Read More ›
Economic sanctions on Russia will dilute USD dominance in global trade: IMF
In a significant development, Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, said, Western sanctions against Russia threaten to gradually dilute the dominance of the U.S. dollar and is likely to result in a fragmented international monetary system. “The dollar… Read More ›
Largest Chinese Banks Say Near Future Times Are Tough
The pandemic, global politics, and internal turbulence in the real estate business are among the challenges facing China’s lenders this year, according to five of the country’s top banks. In its annual results report on Wednesday, the world’s largest lender,… Read More ›
Pressure In Short Term Increasing Due To 20% Hike In Costs Of Battery Cell, Says Tata Motors
Because of a global jump in raw material prices, primarily lithium, Tata Motors, India’s top-selling electric manufacturer, stated the cost of battery cells had climbed by roughly 20%, placing pressure on the company in the short term. Cell prices have… Read More ›
Tackling Of Energy Affordability Critical To Reduce Poverty And Economic Stagnation, Warns UAE Energy Minister
Inflation has risen over the world as a result of rising energy prices, triggering cost-of-living difficulties in both established and emerging economies. Al Mazrouei expressed worry at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE, that the global focus on geopolitics… Read More ›
Consumer Lending In The UK Is Surging, Thanks To Record Credit Card Borrowing
According to figures from the Bank of England, consumer lending increased by the most in nearly five years last month, thanks to a record increase in credit card borrowing, which analysts believe could be an indication of the growing cost-of-living… Read More ›
FedEx names Raj Subramaniam as CEO
In a statement FedEx Corp said, it has named Raj Subramaniam, its operating chief, as its new CEO with effect from June 1, 2022. Subramaniam will succeed FedEx founder Fred Smith, who started the global delivery conglomerate in the 1970’s. Subramaniam,… Read More ›
Barclays facing $592M loss, increased regulatory scrutiny over non-compliance of sales limit of structured products
In a significant development, Barclays is facing an estimated $592 million (450 million pound) loss and regulatory scrutiny for exceeding a U.S. limit on sales of structured products, some of which have surged in popularity following the Russian invasion of… Read More ›