Global stock markets have dropped amid alarm over rising tensions between Washington and Moscow over Ukraine.…
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Alibaba and Tencent sites added to US ‘Notorious Markets List’
The US has added sites operated by Chinese technology giants Alibaba and Tencent to its “Notorious…
US accuses China of ‘serious harm’ to workers through trade
The US has accused China of causing “serious harm” to workers and firms around the world…
Cost of living: Heineken to put up beer prices as costs soar
Heineken, the world’s second largest brewer, has warned that it will increase the price of its…
Disney appoints executive to oversee metaverse strategy
Disney has appointed an executive to specifically lead the entertainment giant’s strategy for the metaverse. Read…
Airbnb: City travel almost at pre-pandemic level
Online accommodation booking platform Airbnb says travellers are starting to return to cities, after staying away…
Euro bruised by Ukraine tensions, Fed hike talk
HONG KONG, Feb 15 (Reuters) – The euro edged up a little in Asian trading, but…
Stock markets fall as Ukraine invasion fears rattle investors
Europe’s stock markets closed sharply lower on Monday, but recouped some losses in afternoon trading on…
Big banks fund new oil and gas despite net zero pledges
Big banks are pumping billions into new oil and gas production despite net zero pledges, campaigners…
India bourse head was a ‘puppet’ of unnamed yogi, regulators say
The former chief executive of India’s largest bourse made crucial decisions by consulting and sending confidential…
Crypto exchange Binance to take $200m stake in Forbes
Binance, one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency firms, will take a $200m (£147.6m) stake in Forbes…
US consumer prices rise at fastest rate since 1982
Price rises in the US accelerated by more than expected last month, pushing annual inflation up…