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Russian central bank hikes rates, scrambles to limit fallout of tough sanctions Russia’s central bank on Monday sharply raised its key policy rate to 20%, a day after announcing a…
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WEEKLY ECONOMIC CALENDAR AHEAD
Here is what you need to know about the important news between February 28th 2022 and March 4th 2022, where we take a look at the economic data, market news…
WEEKLY MARKET RECAP: February 21 – February 25, 2022
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly market wrap, where we look back at these last five trading days with a focus on the market news, economic data and headlines…
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Analysis-Russia’s economic defenses likely to crumble over time under sanctions onslaught Russia has spent the past seven years building up formidable financial defenses, yet in the long run, its economy…
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Decisions need to be taken by the West to reach nuclear deal, Iran negotiator says Western partners in nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna have to make decisions on crucial…
Oil tops $100 for first time since 2014 as Russia attacks Ukraine
Oil prices surged on Thursday, with Brent breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia attacked Ukraine, exacerbating concerns that a war in Europe could disrupt…
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Stocks regroup as investors hold their breath on Ukraine. Asian stocks steadied on Wednesday and demand for safe havens waned a little as investors regarded Russian troop movements near Ukraine…
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German producer prices soar 25% y/y due to energy costs German producer prices jumped 25% on the year in January, pushed up mainly by higher energy prices, official data showed…
WEEKLY ECONOMIC CALENDAR AHEAD
Here is what you need to know about the important news between February 21st 2022 and February 25th 2022, where we take a look at the economic data, market news…
WEEKLY MARKET RECAP: February 14 – February 18, 2022
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly market wrap, where we look back at these last five trading days with a focus on the market news, economic data and headlines…
MARKET UPDATE
Dollar Edges Lower; Russia/U.S. Meeting Boosts Sentiment The U.S. dollar edged lower Friday, with risk sentiment boosted by the news that the U.S. and Russia were set to discuss the…
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Dow Futures Down 175 Pts; Jobless Claims, Corporate Earnings in Focus U.S. stocks are seen opening lower Thursday, as investors monitor developments on the Ukraine border as well as the…
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European Stock Futures Edge Higher; Russian Troop Withdrawal Eases Tensions European stock markets are expected to open a touch higher Wednesday, continuing in the previous session’s positive tone after Russia…
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Dutch economy grew 0.9% in Q4 amid surging COVID-19 cases The Dutch economy grew 0.9% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter of last year, official data showed on…
Bitcoin runs into Russian rules
Bristling tensions and looming laws in Europe could offer clues to two questions: Can bitcoin be a safe-haven asset? And can Russia emerge as a crypto superpower? The answer to…
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BOJ defends key bond yield target as global rates pressure builds The Bank of Japan successfully defended its key bond yield target on Monday, holding the line on its ultra-loose…
WEEKLY ECONOMIC CALENDAR AHEAD
Here is what you need to know about the important news between February 14th 2022 and February 18th 2022, where we take a look at the economic data, market news…
WEEKLY MARKET RECAP: February 07 – February 11, 2022
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly market wrap, where we look back at these last five trading days with a focus on the market news, economic data and headlines…
MARKET UPDATE
U.K. Economy Sees Best Annual Growth Since World War II in 2021 The U.K. economy expanded at the fastest pace since World War II last year after suffering a milder…
European Stocks Edge Higher
European stock markets edged higher Thursday, boosted by strong earnings from German industrial giant Siemens ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data. The quarterly earnings season has been…