On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, peace talks between Ukraine and Russia were becoming more realistic although more time was required to hammer out a deal. According to Ukrainian officials, there are hopes that the conflict could end sooner… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Repayment of $117M USD bond coupon in roubles would amount to sovereign default after grace period: Fitch
In a statement credit ratings agency Fitch said, if Russia were to repay the two U.S. dollar bond coupon maturing on Wednesday in roubles, it would amount to a sovereign default once the grace period expires. Western sanctions on Russia… Read More ›
ECB places EU resident Russians under surveillance
As per three sources familiar with the matter at hand, regulators at the European Union have told some banks to scrutinise transactions by all Russian and Belarusian clients, including EU residents, in order to ensure that they are not used… Read More ›
Germany to purchase 35 F-35s from United States
Germany has decided to purchase 35 U.S. F-35 fighter jets to replace its ageing Tornado fighters that are capable of delivering a nuclear bomb. The development sees a significant shift in German security policy, including a pledge to reach NATO’s… Read More ›
Pfizer Will Continue Supply Of Drugs To Russia, But Will Stop New Clinical Trials
Pfizer Inc, the global pharmaceutical company based in the United States, said on Monday that it would continue to deliver pharmaceuticals and drugs to Russia on a humanitarian basis but would not conduct new clinical trials or recruit participants for current research… Read More ›
Stocks Of Chinese Tech Firm Tencent Plunges Following Report Of Record Fine For Money Laundering
Tencent’s stock dropped sharply in Hong Kong on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the Chinese internet giant might face a record punishment for breaking anti-money laundering regulations. According to the Wall Street Journal, WeChat Pay, Tencent’s mobile… Read More ›
US assets of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich frozen: WSJ
As per a report from the Wall Street Journal, a few U.S. hedge-funds which have investments from Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich have been told to freeze his assets after Britain imposed sanctions on him. Britain has frozen his assets and… Read More ›
Financial institutions ordered to halt all transactions with Russian entities: Financial regulators of Bahamas
In a statement financial regulators of Bahamas said, financial institutions in the country have been ordered to halt all transactions with Russian entities which have been targeted under Western sanctions. While the Bahamas has vocally condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,… Read More ›
US Set To Impose Ban On Import Of Russian Diamond And Vodka
In the latest response to Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has placed a ban on Russian diamonds, seafood, and vodka imports. Russia’s position as an equal trading partner will be revoked by the United States, the European… Read More ›
Data From Goldman Sachs Shows The Most Difficult Global Financial Conditions Since May 2009
Global financial conditions have reached their tightest since May 2009, according to a widely regarded Goldman Sachs index, which might indicate a global economic slowdown. The financial circumstances of an economy represent the availability of capital in that economy, and… Read More ›