Putin likens Western sanctions to war as Russian assault traps Ukrainian civilians
Russia, Ukraine trade blame over stalled evacuation Up to 1.5 million refugees expected by Sunday night In call with U.S. Senate, Zelenskiy requests more help...
Oil surges to multi-year highs as Russian supply shortfall looms
Brent hits highest since 2012 this week, WTI highest since 2008 Brent soars 21% this week, WTI jumps 26% Biden looks at options to cut...
We don’t seek conflict with Russia but we are ready for it, U.S. says
BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) – NATO will defend all its allies and territory against a Russian attack, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on...
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...
Russian economic collapse will be hard to avoid
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Ukraine crisis complicates ECB’s path to higher rates
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EXCLUSIVE ECB must keep buying bonds to cushion Ukraine fallout, Stournaras says
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Euro zone banks plunge, erasing 2022 gains as Russia invades Ukraine
LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Shares in euro zone banks plunged on Thursday after Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and European Union...
Explainer: Western sanctions on banks only scratch surface of Fortress Russia
LONDON/NEW YORK, Feb 22 (Reuters) – The United States, the European Union and Britain announced new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday after Moscow’s recognition of...
Analysis: ECB has to fight housing bubble with its hands tied
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