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Hong Kong and Japan drop 3% as Asia-Pacific stocks slip
Hong Kong and Japan drop 3% as Asia-Pacific stocks slipShares in Asia-Pacific declined in Monday trade as oil prices surged, with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continuing to weigh on investor sentiment globally.The Hang […] This post is only…
U.S. crude oil briefly tops $130 a barrel, a 13-year high on possible Western ban of Russian oil
U.S. crude oil briefly tops $130 a barrelU.S. crude oil surged more than 7% in Sunday evening trade as the market continued to react to supply disruptions stemming from Russia’s […] This post is only…
Ukraine war hits farmers as Russia cuts fertilizer supplies, hurting Brazil
Ukraine war hits farmers: Global food prices were already at around a 10-year high before the Russian invasion of UkraineBrazil is searching for new fertilizer suppliers as the war in […] This post is only…
Economic Calendar Ending March 11, 2022
Calendar: What investors need to know for the week aheadMonday March 7China foreign reserves and trade surplusGermany factory orders and retail sales(3 p.m. ET) U.S. consumer credit for January.Earnings include: […] This post is only…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine & CPI for February is released Thursday
Russia’s Ukraine conflict, big inflation report will keep the stock market volatile in coming weekRussia’s invasion of Ukraine will continue to be a major focus, as wary investors watch fresh […] This post is only…
Defense spending is set to rise by 7.1% to 1.45 trillion yuan ($230.16 billion) this year,
China will raise defense spending by 7.1% in 2022, faster than last year ($230.16 billion)BEIJING — China’s defense spending this year is set to grow at its fastest pace since […] This post is only…
China announced Saturday a GDP growth target of about 5.5% for 202
China sets GDP target of ‘around 5.5%’ for 2022BEIJING — China announced a gross domestic product growth target of “around 5.5%” for 2022, as an annual parliamentary meeting gets underway.Premier […] This post is only…
TD Bank Joins Other Big Six Banks In Beating Expectations In Rebounding Growth
TD Bank Group wrapped the earnings stretch Thursday when it reported a first-quarter profit of $3.7 billion, up from nearly $3.3 billion a year earlierCanada’s Big Six banks all topped […] This post is only…
House of Commons doesn’t think Rogers takeover of Shaw Communications should proceed, report says
Rogers takeover of Shaw Communications A House of Commons committee says it does not believe that Rogers Communications Inc.’s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. should proceed, and urges the […] This post is only…