According to U.S. and European officials, the G-7 nations are still looking for additional nations to join their efforts before entering more in-depth discussions about the specifics of the policy, two months after agreeing to investigate price caps on Russian… Read More ›
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Putin Says He’ll Let Europe “Freeze” This Winter, Increasing The Likelihood Of Energy Rationing
Even as Europe gets ready to phase out all Russian imports, the continent had been already facing a challenging and unpredictably cold winter when it came to its energy supplies. But on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin once more threatened… Read More ›
U.S. Bank Regulator Issues A Crisis Risk Warning Due To The Growth Of Fintech
Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, a significant U.S. bank regulator, warned on Wednesday that the growth of fintech services and digital banking could lead to long-term financial risks and possibly a crisis. “I believe fintechs and big techs… Read More ›
US Bans “Advanced Tech” Companies From Constructing Factories In China For Ten Years
The Biden administration has stated that US tech companies that receive federal funding will be prohibited for ten years from constructing “advanced technology” facilities in China. The policies were unveiled as part of a $50 billion (£43 billion) plan to… Read More ›
Russia Ascribes The Shutdown Of Its Gas Pipeline To Western Sanctions
Russia has issued a warning that until sanctions are lifted, it will not resume gas supplies along a vital pipeline to Europe. The Nord Stream 1 pipeline was closed for three days for maintenance, and Moscow has blamed Western nations… Read More ›
G7 Finance Ministers Are Seen Advancing A Plan To Cap Russian Oil Prices
G7 finance ministers are expected to finalize plans on Friday to impose a price cap on Russian oil in order to reduce revenues for Moscow’s war in Ukraine while keeping crude flowing to avoid price spikes, according to G7 officials…. Read More ›
A Subsidiary Of Philips Will Pay More Than $24 Million For Alleged False Claims For Medical Equipment
The US Justice Department announced that a subsidiary of Dutch medical device maker Philips has agreed to pay more than $24 million to settle allegations of false claims regarding respiratory-related medical equipment. According to the Justice Department, the subsidiary, Philips… Read More ›
Musk Issues A New Letter To Twitter In Response To Whistleblower Allegations
Elon Musk sent out a supplemental letter of deal termination to Twitter Inc, citing a recent whistleblower complaint from the social media firm’s former security chief as yet another reason to cancel the $44 billion deal. Last week, Peiter Zatko,… Read More ›
Top Airlines Of China Report Significant Q2 Losses Due To COVID Restrictions
Due to major travel disruptions, including a strict COVID-related lockdown in Shanghai, China’s three largest airlines reported a combined second-quarter loss of 28.4 billion yuan ($4.12 billion) on Tuesday, a larger loss than in the first quarter. The country’s policy… Read More ›
Without A Cap On Natural Gas Cap, EU Will Face Harsh Winter, Says Minister
If governments do nothing to bring down the price of natural gas, EU countries will face five to ten harsh winters, warned Belgium’s energy minister. Gas price caps and decoupling from electricity prices are being advocated for across the EU…. Read More ›