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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oil rebounds as escalating Ukraine conflict hits supplies
PUBLISHED FRI, MAR 4 2022Oil prices rebounded on Friday as fears of Western sanctions disrupted Russian oil exports, outweighing the possibility of more Iranian supplies, while reports of a nuclear […]
February jobs rose a surprisingly strong 678,000, unemployment edged lower while wages were flat
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/04/jobs-report-february-2022.htmlJob growth accelerated in February for a U.S. economy wrestling with swelling prices, the potential for higher interest rates and intensifying geopolitical problems.Nonfarm payrolls for the month grew by 678,000 […]
Oil rises above $111 as Ukraine conflict offsets Iran supply hope
Oil rose above $111 a barrel on Friday in a volatile session as fears over disruption to Russian oil exports in the face of Western sanctions offset the prospect of […]