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Stock Futures Fell After Russia Recognized DPR and LPR

Stock futures declined on Tuesday morning as traders continue to analyze Vladimir Putin’s decision. One day earlier, Russia made an important decision. The country decided to recognize the independence of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic.  The country’s leader ordered troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine after announcing that he …

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Stocks in Asia-Pacific

Stocks Were Mixed as Investors Analyzed Risk Factors

Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Monday as investors continue to monitor the situation regarding Ukraine.  In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dropped 2% monetarily in morning trade before retracing some of those losses, eventually ending the trading day 0.78% lower at 26,910.87. The Topix index fell 0.71% to close at 1,910.68, In South Korea, the …

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Libya and its oil industry

Libya’s Oil Industry and its Importance

Libya was a major oil-producing country before the civil war. In recent years, the country started struggling to support its oil industry. Before the civil war, daily output was 1.6 million barrels per day; nevertheless, Libya’s production failed to return to this level, according to shipbroker Gibson’s latest weekly report. Gibson’s report contains many interesting …

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Stocks on Wednesday

Mainland Chinese Stocks Rose on February 16

Stocks in Asia-Pacific strengthened their positions on Wednesday, as tensions appeared to ease between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. In the meantime, investors reacted to weaker-than-expected Chinese inflation data.  In Japan, the Nikkei 225 added 2.22% to end its trading day at 27,460.40, leading gains among the region’s major markets. The Topix index advanced 1.67% …

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Investors and Asia

Stock Futures Rose As Investors Monitored Tensions

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain a significant challenge for investors. U.S. stock futures strengthened their positions on Monday night, as investors monitored simmering tensions between the countries while weighing the potential impact of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.  Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 34 points or 0.1%. Additionally, …

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Mexico and lime

How Criminal Groups Determine the Price of Lime

Mexico is the largest producer of lime in the world. Nevertheless, aggressive price-fixing by criminal groups sent prices soaring, forcing some eateries to stop offering limes with their tacos. In many cases, the price of lime reaches its highest point in winter. However, prices reached unprecedented highs this year due to falling production, continued exports …

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Stocks and inflation

Stocks Across the World Declined Due to Inflation Report

Stocks in Asia-Pacific fell on Friday, as investors digested the release of a hotter-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation report that sent the 10-year Treasury yield above 2%.  The report showed a year-over-year rise of 7.5%, hotter than expected and the largest gain since 1982. Importantly, the 10-year Treasury yield rose above 2% after starting the year …

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Stocks on Monday

Stocks Were Mixed As Investors Monitored Inflation Data

Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Thursday as investors awaited the release of U.S. inflation data. Mainland Chinese stocks were mixed on Thursday. The Shanghai Composite added 0.17% to end its trading day at 3,48591. The Shenzhen component dropped 0.733% to close at 13,432.07. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index advanced 0.15% as its …

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