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How Russia's war in Ukraine rocked the global economy
AFP, Published on 23/03/2022
» PARIS: In a month of conflict in Ukraine, global oil prices have soared, foreign companies have exited Russia and Moscow faces the spectre of default.
Oil surges back up on Russia tensions
AFP, Published on 18/03/2022
» NEW YORK: Oil prices soared Thursday on tensions surrounding key producer Russia, while global equities mostly rose as markets digested monetary tightening moves by central banks.
Stocks plunge, oil and metals rocket on Russia supply fears
AFP, Published on 07/03/2022
» LONDON: World stock markets tumbled, metals prices struck record highs and oil neared an all-time peak on widespread financial fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan's Toyota suspends operations at Russia plant
AFP, Published on 03/03/2022
» TOKYO - Toyota said Thursday it would suspend operations at its only factory in Russia and stop shipping vehicles to the country, citing "supply chain disruptions" linked to Moscow's assault on Ukraine.
Apple says 'paused' all product sales in Russia
AFP, Published on 02/03/2022
» WASHINGTON: Tech giant Apple announced on Tuesday a halt in all product sales in Russia, the latest fallout over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Equities rally as volatility eases for now
AFP, Published on 01/03/2022
» Equities rose Tuesday as the volatility that has gripped markets since Russia invaded Ukraine eased slightly, though oil extended gains as the United States contemplates releasing some of its reserves to temper prices.
Elon Musk probed in US over stock trades: report
AFP, Published on 25/02/2022
» NEW YORK: US market regulators are probing whether Tesla boss Elon Musk and his brother violated insider trading rules in connection with whopping share sales last year, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
Equities tumble, oil rallies on red-hot Ukraine tensions
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» Equity markets plunged while oil and haven assets rallied Tuesday after Russia's Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, ramping up geopolitical tensions and fears of a conflict.
Markets tumble, oil rises on Ukraine conflict fears
AFP, Published on 14/02/2022
» Asian and European markets sank and oil prices rallied Monday after the United States warned Russia could attack Ukraine within days as diplomatic efforts to prevent a war appeared to fail, while fears over inflation were also keeping traders on edge.
Energy costs soar in 2021, fuelled by political unrest
AFP, Published on 30/12/2021
» LONDON - Energy prices soared in 2021 -- with gas, oil, coal, electricity and carbon all shooting higher in large part owing to a resurgence of geopolitical tensions between producers and consumers.