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Crude oil ticks lower on mixed supply signals

On Thursday, crude prices declined as investors weighed a bigger-than-expected build in US oil stocks against tightening global supply. The Brent oil futures skidded 1.34% or 1.26 points to $107.57 per barrel. The international benchmark moved inversely from a gain of 3.96% to $108.78 per barrel yesterday. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate contracts edged down …

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After The China's Commerce With Russia Is Slowing But Still Growing Ukraine Crisis, China Reaches Out To Its Asia

China’s Commerce With Russia Is Slowing But Still Growing

Beijing condemned Western sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine; hence, China’s overall commerce with Russia increased by more than 12% in March; it went down from February but still surpassed China’s total commerce growth. Chinese customs statistics showed on Wednesday that shipments to and from Russia grew 12.76 percent in March to $11.67 …

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European Stocks Plunged Due to a Combination of Factors

European stocks fell on Tuesday. They declined as traders monitored heavy selling in the banking sector as well as U.S. inflation data, and looked ahead to key central bank meetings. The pan-European Euro Stoxx 600 index fell 1% in early afternoon trade after clawing back some earlier losses. The German DAX declined 0.3% with the …

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Consumers In The US Paying More For Everything

Consumers in The US Paying More for Everything

Consumers in the United States are paying more for everything. In China, the problem of inflation is completely different. According to experts, persistent inflation in China narrows the opportunity for the People’s Bank of China to decrease interest rates and promote development. According to statistics released Monday, official gauges of producer and consumer prices in …

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Russia’s Economy Has A $3.4 Billion Buffer Thanks To Fuels

Despite this, S&P downgraded Moscow to selective default,’ warning that the nation is unlikely to meet its foreign debt obligations. Since its war with Ukraine, Russia has added $3.4 billion in fresh oil and gas earnings to the fund that cushions its sanctions-hit economy as it moves closer to its first debt default since 1998. …

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Oil declines on the release of strategic reserves

On Monday, oil skidded after a second straight weekly plunge on plans to release record volumes of crude products from strategic stocks. Brent oil futures for June 22 slashed 3.15% or 3.25 points to $99.56 per barrel. The international benchmark reversed its Friday gain of 2.19% to $102.78 per barrel. Similarly, the West Texas Intermediate …

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European Stocks Rose While Stocks in Asia Declined

European stocks strengthened their positions on Thursday as volatility continued following details of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening plans and the situation in Ukraine. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.5% by mid-afternoon as U.S. Treasury yields fell from multi-year highs after four days of declines. Chemicals gained 1.3% to leas gains while oil …

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Europe Adds Penalties, Russia's Energy Exports Scrutinized

Europe Adds Penalties, Russia’s Energy Exports Scrutinized

Following footage of mass deaths of civilians in Bucha, near Kyiv, European leaders have indicated that they may impose sanctions on Russia’s energy exports. On Monday, the European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said that the organization was working on further penalties against Russia as a “matter of urgency.” This week, President Macron of France …

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Oil extends retreat as China’s Covid crisis grows

On Monday, oil prices skidded as investors tracked a worsening Covid-19 outbreak in China. Brent Crude futures declined 0.39% or 0.32 points to $104.05 per barrel. The international benchmark extended a drop of 0.85% to $103.50 per barrel yesterday. Likewise, US West Texas Intermediate lost 0.60% or 0.57 points to $98.70 per barrel. It followed …

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BYD stops producing full combustion engine cars

BYD stops producing full combustion engine cars

On Sunday, BYD Co. Ltd. announced that it stopped the production of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles last month. Instead, China’s largest electric vehicle maker now manufactures full electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The firm mentioned that it would continue to offer existing customers improved service and after-sales support. At the same time, it would still supply …

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The Russian Rouble Is Strengthening Against The Dollar

As the Rouble Rises, US Pushes to Maintain Pressure on Putin

This week, senior U.S. officials fanned out to push other leaders to continue pressure on Moscow; they urged them to join the sanctions and other measures campaign as the Ukraine crisis enters its fifth week. The early economic harm to Russia appears to be ebbing. The initiative comes as the immediate impact of the United …

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Amazon offers double cashback rewards on fuel

Amazon.com unveiled a double cashback rewards program on fuel purchases to up to 12.00% for Flex debit cardholders. This move would help its delivery partners amid the surging fuel prices. Accordingly, gasoline costs have edged up more than 20.00% from last month. The sky-high crude rates have mainly driven the upsurge. Western countries have avoided …

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The Euro Falls As Investors Remain Wary About Ukraine

The Euro Falls as Investors Remain Wary About Ukraine

The euro sank on Thursday as investors worried about the situation in Ukraine and the lack of progress in peace negotiations. At the same time, the Norwegian crown plummeted after the central bank opted to purchase foreign currency. Russian forces are preparing further strikes, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky; peace negotiations set to start …

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