With the Russian invasion of Ukraine driving up global wheat futures, Vance Ehmke, a U.S. farmer, was eager to sell his grain. Local prices surged by nearly 30% to around $12 a bushel, the highest Ehmke could recall in 45… Read More ›
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Russia may not stop with Ukraine: NATO
Within hours of Russian missiles striking cities in Ukraine at the start of the conflict, German naval commander Terje Schmitt-Eliassen was told to sail 5 warships under his command to Latvia in order to help protect the most vulnerable part… Read More ›
US Britain kick off talks to strengthen trade ties
British and U.S. officials have kicked off a two-day event aimed at strengthening trade in a move that underscores greater transatlantic cooperation. The development comes at a time when Western countries are increasing pressure on Russia over its move to… Read More ›
Japan’s Suzuki Will Invest $1.4 Billion In An Electric Vehicle Manufacturing In India.
Electric vehicle industry of India got a huge boost with the announcement of an investment of 104.4 billion rupees ($1.37 billion) in the country by Japan’s Suzuki Motor in its factory in the country to make electric vehicles (EVs) and… Read More ›
India’s Oil Imports From The US Are Expected To Climb, In The Face Of Criticism Of Russian Purchases
India’s oil imports from the United States will increase by 11% this year, according to officials, as the critically energy-short country seeks supplies from producers throughout the world, including Russia, which has been extensively sanctioned. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine… Read More ›
Nike’s quarterly results expected to be lower than forecast: analysts
Ahead of Nike Inc’s quarterly results. Wall Street is expecting a gloomy outlook since sales of the sportswear giant in 2022 is expected to be significantly hit by rising COVID-19 cases in China and supply chain issues from the Russia-Ukraine… Read More ›
Berkshire Hathaway Inc increases stake in Occidental Petroleum Corp to 14.6%
Shares of Occidental Petroleum Corp rose after Berkshire Hathaway Inc disclosed it had spent around $1 billion to buy additional shares in the oil company, raising its stake to 14.6%. In a regulatory filing, Berkshire disclosed that it owns 136.4 million… Read More ›
Australia bans export of alumina, aluminum, and bauxite to Russia
Australia has imposed further sanctions on Russia and has banned exports of alumina, bauxite, and aluminium ores as part of a measure to increase sanctions on Moscow. “Russia relies on Australia for nearly 20 percent of its alumina needs,” said… Read More ›
Germany’s Economy Minister visits UAE to discuss Assad’s recent visit Abu Dhabi
On Monday, during a trip to the United Arab Emirates, Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck said, he would discuss Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s recent visit to the Gulf state. “The Syrian conflict is…complicated. Assad in my opinion is a criminal… Read More ›
Mercedes-Benz opens second R&D centre in Shanghai
On Friday, Germany’s Mercedes-Benz Group AG said, it has opened a research and development (R&D) centre in Shanghai which will focus on mobility technology. The opening of the new centre will be its second R&D facility in China. The centre will… Read More ›