Manufacturers with Russian ties are working to figure out how to survive, after sanctions leveled on Russia over recent weeks curb the flow of goods and money between the country and Western markets. Sanctions, and private companies’ moves to pull back from Russia, have upended operations for companies whose ownership and supply chains link back […]
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Bitcoin to the rescue: Cryptocurrencies’ role in Ukraine | Explainer NewsCryptocurrencies have taken on an unprecedented role in the war in Ukraine, helping the government raise millions of dollars to fund its fight against the Russian invasion. Why has Ukraine turned to cryptocurrencies, and how is the nascent crypto industry changing its reputation and having an effect amid the clouds of war? How much crypto […]
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Bitcoin to the rescue: Cryptocurrencies’ role in Ukraine | Explainer NewsCryptocurrencies have taken on an unprecedented role in the war in Ukraine, helping the government raise millions of dollars to fund its fight against the Russian invasion. Why has Ukraine turned to cryptocurrencies, and how is the nascent crypto industry changing its reputation and having an effect amid the clouds of war? How much crypto […]
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Volatile gold price action is here to stay as safe-haven interest ‘reignited’ – analystsEditor’s Note: With so much market volatility, stay on top of daily news! Get caught up in minutes with our speedy summary of today’s must-read news and expert opinions. Sign up here! (Kitco News) – Gold could easily make another run at $2,000 an ounce next week as the geopolitical situation is not […]
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Western brands in Russian franchise dealsThe Burger King name appears in Russian outside a Burger King fast food restaurant in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, April 5, 2013. Bloomberg | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelelnskyy in his address to US Congress Wednesday reiterated calls for all global brands to exit Russia — a market “flooded with [Ukrainian] blood” — as […]
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LME suspends nickel trading once again on systems errorLONDON — The London Metal Exchange said Wednesday it had been forced to halt the nickel market once again after a “systems error” allowed a small number of trades to go through below its newly imposed daily price limit. The LME said it is investigating the technical glitch and will try to reopen the nickel […]
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Chip Makers Stockpiled Key Materials Ahead of Russian Invasion of UkraineProduction of vital raw materials for chip making is concentrated in Russia and Ukraine. The countries are a major source of both neon gas, needed to feed lasers that print minute circuitry onto silicon, and the metal palladium used in later manufacturing stages. About a quarter to a half of the world’s semiconductor-grade neon comes […]
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Could Oil Prices Really Hit $200?Metals prices are all over the place, with rapid rises to record levels followed by sharp falls and considerable anxiety — anxiety that has also applied to surging oil prices. Agricultural commodities have likewise seen an unprecedented surge in prices since the war in Ukraine broke out. There is a risk of unrest in parts […]
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As Gas Prices Soar, Buyers Find Fewer Fuel-Efficient Car OptionsAmericans looking to offset surging gasoline prices with a more fuel-thrifty vehicle aren’t likely to find much on the car lot today. The sharp rise in fuel costs, driven in large part by the war in Ukraine and related disruptions, is delivering another shock to the car business and triggering renewed focus on fuel economy […]
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Western Drugmakers Are Still Providing Medicines to RussiaHealthcare companies say they are duty-bound to continue supplying drugs, vaccines and medical equipment to Russia, though Western sanctions and other measures have thrown up hurdles. The Ukraine invasion has prompted Western car makers, luxury-good purveyors and other companies to leave Russia. Makers of drugs, vaccines and medical equipment continue to do business, however, saying […]
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