China’s largest banks signal tough times ahead
A security guard wearing a mask following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is seen near the Bank of China in Beijing, China, October 19, 2020....
Chinese official calls sanctions on Russia increasingly ‘outrageous’
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng speaks during a dialogue event on democracy in Beijing, China December 2, 2021. Picture taken December 2, 2021. REUTERS/Yew...
Russia warns United States: we have the might to put you in your place
Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev gives an interview at the Gorki state residence outside Moscow, Russia January 25, 2022. Picture taken January...
COMMODITIES Gas and aluminium hit fresh records; oil, wheat soar on supply turmoil
Dutch gas prices more than double since Russian invasion Brent oil rises to its highest since 2012, retreats Black Sea supply curbs lift wheat to...
Euro extends recent fall, U.S. dollar gains ahead of jobs data
Euro hits lowest since 2016 against sterling Russia rouble hits fresh low in Moscow trade NEW YORK, March 3 (Reuters) – The euro extended recent...
China calls reports on Chinese-Russian coordination on Ukraine ‘fake news’
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin attends a news conference in Beijing, China November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access...
Global banks eschew risk as they navigate Russia sanctions quagmire
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG, March 2 (Reuters) – Faced with an unprecedented level of sanctions on Russia, global banks are taking a dim view of business with...
Gold rises as concerns over Ukraine resurface; Fed minutes in focus
No sign of Russian pullback near Ukraine, U.S. says Fed policy meeting minutes due at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT) Platinum up more than 3%...
China says U.S. is exaggerating Russian threat to Ukraine
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin speaks during a news conference in Beijing, China November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited...
Swiss gold exports to China surge to highest since December 2016
LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Swiss exports of gold to mainland China surged in January to their highest since December 2016, but shipments of bullion...