Putin ally warns NATO of nuclear war if Russia is defeated in Ukraine
Medvedev: nuclear powers don’t lose major wars Medvedev tells NATO to think about the risks Patriarch: desire to destroy Russia would mean end of the...
ECB should avoid things that worsen the economy, Italy PM says
ROME, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said the European Central Bank should avoid making “pejorative choices” and communicate well...
How 2022 shocked, rocked and rolled global markets
World stocks down 20% in worst year since financial crisis Bond market has been pounded as rates have risen Wild swings in commodity and FX...
‘The worst is yet to come’: the curse of high inflation
Dec 8 (Reuters) – Globally, people are experiencing inflation at levels not seen for decades as prices surge for essentials like food, heating, transport and...
German economy ministry calls for joint EU response to U.S. inflation act
BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Germany wants a joint European response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act that would involve simplifying rules on state support...
Analysis: Blackstone REIT restriction a possible warning sign for markets
LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – While there has been little wider fallout from this week’s surge in redemption requests at an unlisted Blackstone real estate...
Explainer: ECB to start offloading debt to fight inflation
FRANKFURT, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is all but certain to start offloading some of its 5 trillion euro ($5.3 trillion) bond...
Credit outlook darkens for non-financial companies, Moody’s says
Debt costs to increase as interest rates rise, hedges expire Lower purchasing power to hit demand in consumer-facing sectors Wage inflation to stay high, fuel...
OECD Oil Inventories Hit Lowest Level Since 2004
The lowest oil inventories in developed economies since 2004 are set to combine with the upcoming EU embargo on Russian oil imports to further tighten...
Exclusive: Germany steps up emergency cash plans to cope in blackout
FRANKFURT, Nov 15 (Reuters) – German authorities are stepping up preparations for emergency cash deliveries in case of a blackout to keep the economy running,...