Investors were on pins and needles as coupon payments to international holders of Russian debt obligations tied to sanctioned oligarchs hit a snag due to Western sanctions prompted by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. According to a source close to the… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Russia Ukraine conflict fuels wheat futures prices, other commodities also affected
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Russia averts sovereign bond default
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 ›
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 ›