World stocks plunge, oil tops $105 as Russia invades Ukraine
Oil surged past $105 per barrel and equities tumbled Thursday after key crude producer Russia sent forces into Ukraine, accelerating…
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Most Asian markets rise after Russia sanctions but nerves on edge
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Equities mostly rose Wednesday and oil prices stabilized as investors tracked developments in the Russia-Ukraine…
4 years ago
Oil nears $100 as West prepares Russian sanctions
Oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel Tuesday as major crude producer Russia prepared to send troops into two…
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‘Suisse Secrets’ puts Swiss banking back in spotlight
by Nathalie OLOF-ORS Agence France Presse ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) -- The "Suisse Secrets" data leak claiming to reveal how…
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Gas exporters working for ‘reliable’ supplies as Ukraine crisis worsens
by Tim Witcher DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar's emir said major gas exporting nations were working to ensure "credible and…
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Price of WTI crude oil up 3% as Ukraine crisis intensifies
New York's West Texas Intermediate crude contract rose more than three percent on Tuesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered…
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Russian stocks slide over Ukraine crisis
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian stock indexes fell Monday as the Ukraine crisis rapidly deteriorated, with the Kremlin dampening hopes…
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Thailand’s economy rebounds in fourth quarter
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand's economy rebounded in the fourth quarter of last year on the back of rising exports…
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Google agrees UK competition, privacy pledge on online ads
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain on Friday said it had accepted changes proposed by US tech giant Google…
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Unilever warns of rising costs as profits rise
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British consumer goods group Unilever on Thursday logged a rising net profit in 2021…
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