As Ukraine risks rise, crude prices rise and the rouble falls to a record low
As Ukraine risks rise, crude prices rise and the rouble falls to a record low On Monday, crude oil rose while the rouble fell nearly 30% to a new record low after Western nations imposed new sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including the exclusion of some banks from the SWIFT international payments
Read moreWall Street rises as the United States imposes new sanctions on Russia
Wall Street rises as the United States imposes new sanctions on Russia US stocks finished sharply higher on Thursday, led by a 3% gain in the Nasdaq, in a dramatic market reversal as US President Joe Biden announced harsh new sanctions against Russia after Moscow launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine. The S&P 500 gained
Read moreOffshore wind auction bids in the United States have surpassed $1.5 billion, with more to come
Offshore wind auction bids in the United States have surpassed $1.5 billion, with more to come The largest-ever sale of offshore wind development rights in the United States drew a record $1.5 billion in bids on Wednesday, supporting President Joe Biden’s plan to create a new domestic industry. The auction, which will continue on Thursday,
Read moreThe S&P 500 has confirmed a correction as stocks fall due to war fears
The S&P 500 has confirmed a correction as stocks fall due to war fears The S&P 500’s 1% drop on Tuesday confirmed that the world’s most watched stock index was in a correction for the first time since the 2020 Wall Street crash caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.US investors sold stocks amid rising fears of
Read moreFollowing the ECB shock, European firms face higher borrowing costs
Following the ECB shock, European firms face higher borrowing costs After the ECB’s surprise pivot toward tighter monetary policy, European companies hoping to fund M&A and capital expenditures on bond markets this year face a sharp increase in borrowing costs and wary buyers. Bond issues are an important source of funding for businesses, and their
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