The US economy added slightly fewer jobs than predicted in March, as the labour market tightened amid rising inflation and fears of an approaching recession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that nonfarm payrolls increased by 431,000 for the… Read More ›
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Vladimir Putin Was Potentially Misled By His Military Chiefs About Ukraine, Shows US Declassified Intelligence Reports
According to newly disclosed US information, Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he was misled by military officers who withheld vital details about the disastrous invasion of Ukraine for fear of angering him, according to top Biden administration officials. “We believe… Read More ›
China’s Trade With Russia Is Hurting As A Result Of The Ukraine Conflict
Chinese exports to Russia have been hampered by the rouble’s fluctuating value, demonstrating the ripple impact of Western sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in China, despite Beijing’s diplomatic support for its neighbour. Smaller Chinese companies are particularly exposed to… Read More ›
South Koreans Rush Overseas In ‘Revenge Travel’ With Easing Of COVID Rules
South Koreans are rushing for “revenge travel” – a term that has been popular on social media as people seek to schedule abroad trips that have been delayed due to coronavirus restrictions – after spending two years being socially isolated…. Read More ›
Without Russian Supplies, Europe Would Struggle To Replenish Its Gas Stockpile
Analysts cautioned that if Russia’s deliveries are halted in a dispute over payment terms, Europe’s plans to build reserves and assure gas supplies for next winter might be thrown off. Russia generally supplies roughly 40 per cent of Europe’s gas,… Read More ›
Tesla signs nickel supply deal with Brazil’s Vale S.A
As per sources, Tesla Inc has signed a nickel supply deal with Brazilian mining company Vale S.A. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the price of nickel, essential to the making batteries for electric vehicles, has risen steadily. Recently, prices of… Read More ›
Russian Rubles trades to near pre-war levels against dollar
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 ›
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 ›