Hillary Clinton says she’d back Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, DC – In a rare show of political crossfire unity, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he could…
Lyft offers Ukraine staff financial support for moves, supplies
– Ride-hailing app provider Lyft Inc said on Thursday it is offering its employees in Ukraine financial support for emergency supplies or to temporarily move, along with increased time off, amid a…
BlackRock says it is monitoring regulatory guidelines as Russia invades Ukraine
– BlackRock Inc said on Thursday it is “monitoring the guidelines issued by regulators” after Russia invaded Ukraine. Asked about the potential impact on its investments and policies, a spokesman for the…
Mike Huckabee says Ukraine invasion is a real communism wakeup call for America
Socialism and communism aren’t about fighting your local college administrators about gender equality or petitioning town hall to block the construction of a new Chik-Fil-A restaurant in your town. Former Arkansas Governor…
Fed’s Mester says situation in Ukraine will be considered for monetary policy
By Jonnelle Marte – The conflict unfolding in Ukraine could have an effect on the U.S. economy in the medium term and should be factored in as Federal Reserve policymakers remove accommodation,…
Nestle temporarily close factories, warehouses in Ukraine
ZURICH – Food group Nestle said it has temporarily closed its factories, warehouses and supply chain in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. “Ensuring the safety and protection of our employees is our…
Fed is closely watching situation in Ukraine, Bostic says
– The Federal Reserve is closely watching the situation in Ukraine for any economic or financial impacts on the United States, Atlanta Federal Reserve bank President Raphael Bostic said on Thursday. “Events…
U.S., G7 allies meet after Russia invades Ukraine
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden met with his counterparts from the Group of Seven allies on Thursday morning to map out more severe measures against Russia after President…
Ukraine lobbies U.S. officials for bans on Russia software, aviation -diplomat
By Raphael Satter – Ukraine’s government is lobbying the Biden administration to cut Russia off from U.S. software updates, to ban Russian flights, and to block the supply of goods to Russia’s…
Ukraine urges countries to cut Russia off from SWIFT payments system
KYIV – Ukraine’s foreign minister on Thursday urged countries to ban Russia from the SWIFT global interbank payments system – one of the toughest non-military sanctions the West could impose – to…
Fed’s Barkin: Ukraine events not likely to change case for U.S. rate hikes
WASHINGTON – The Russian invasion of Ukraine probably won’t change the “underyling logic” behind the Federal Reserve’s plans to raise interest rates, but the impact on global markets and commodity prices in…
Canadian dollar hits 2-month low as Russia attacks Ukraine
TORONTO – The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest level since December against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a flight to safety in global financial markets.…
Ukraine separatists seek Russian help as U.S. says attack is ready
By Pavel Polityuk and Polina Nikolskaya KYIV/DONETSK – Separatists in Ukraine asked Moscow to help repel “aggression” on Wednesday and explosions rocked the breakaway eastern city of Donetsk as the United States…
Biden convenes National Security Council to discuss Ukraine -official
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden convened a meeting of the National Security Council on Thursday morning to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, a White House official said as Russia continued…
Wizz suspends Ukraine flights, trying to evacuate staff, planes
LONDON – Wizz Air said it was working to evacuate its Ukrainian based crew, their families and four aircraft on Thursday after Russia’s invasion forced it to suspend all operations in the…
UK bonds on track for biggest gains since November after Ukraine invasion
By David Milliken LONDON – British government bonds were on course for their biggest daily gains since late November on Thursday, joining a broader rally in safe-haven assets after Russia invaded Ukraine.…
Polish fashion retailers LPP, CCC suspend Ukraine operations
– Poland’s two largest fashion retailers, LPP and CCC, are suspending all business in Ukraine, company officials said on Thursday, after Russia’s attack on its neighbour sent their shares plummeting. Two of…
European defence stocks rise as Russia invades Ukraine
By Danilo Masoni MILAN – European defence stocks were among the rare gainers in a falling market on Thursday on bets of bigger spending after Russian forces invaded Ukraine in the biggest…
Bottler Coca-Cola HBC shuts Ukraine plant
– Soft drinks bottler Coca-Cola HBC has closed its plant in Ukraine, and asked staff in the country to remain at home following Russia’s invasion of its former Soviet neighbour, a spokesperson…
Austria’s RBI says Russian, Ukraine banks well-capitalised
VIENNA – Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International said its banks in Russia and Ukraine are well-capitalised and self-financing, and that provisions were already made last year as part of its risk policy. “As…
Carlsberg halts operations at two breweries in Ukraine
COPENHAGEN -Danish brewer Carlsberg said on Thursday it has halted operations at two Ukrainian breweries in Kyiv and the southern city of Zaporizhzhya due to the escalating conflict in the country. Carlsberg,…
UniCredit shares open down 8% on Ukraine crisis
MILAN – Shares in UniCredit, whose Russian arm is one of the largest lenders in the country, fell as much as 8% on Thursday, before triggering an automatic trading suspension, hit by…
Adecco does not expect Ukraine invasion to derail economic upswing
ZURICH – Staffing group Adecco does not expect the Russian invasion of Ukraine to derail the global economic upswing, Chief Financial Officer Coram Williams told Reuters on Thursday. “What is happening is…
Nestle says operations running normally in Ukraine, continuity plans in place
ZURICH – Food group Nestle said operations in Ukraine were running normally after Russian forces fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine, but the company was monitoring the situation closely. “The safety…
Russia Set To Evacuate Ukraine Embassy After Sending Troops Into Separatist Territories
Russia Set To Evacuate Ukraine Embassy After Sending Troops Into Separatist Territories Sebastian Hughes on February 22, 2022 Russia’s foreign ministry announced on Tuesday it would evacuate its diplomatic staff from its…
Ukraine To Enter State Of Emergency
Ukraine To Enter State Of Emergency Sebastian Hughes on February 23, 2022 The Ukrainian government will introduce a 30-day state of emergency, calling up all military reservists between the ages of 18…
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