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March, 2022

• 9 March 2022 12:00 pm

  Nikkei Reverses closes at 16-month low

  

  Japan’s Nikkei index reversed course and closed at a 16-month low on Wednesday, tracking a slump in Asian markets, as investors assess the impact of the deepening conflict in Eastern Europe and a new US embargo on Russian oil. The Nikkei fell 0.3 percent to close at 24,717.53 points, its …

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• 9 March 2022 11:17 am

  Britain announces new aviation sanctions against Russia

  

  Britain unveiled Wednesday, March 9, new sanctions against Russia in the aviation sector, giving it the authority to seize any Russian aircraft and banning the export of aerospace-related products to Russia. Britain will also tighten its ban on Russian planes to criminalize their flying or landing in Britain. The State …

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• 9 March 2022 10:40 am

  Oil continues to rise after the US ban on Russian imports

  

  Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid fears of a potential supply shock after the United States banned Russian oil imports and amid signs that some buyers are already avoiding them. Brent crude futures rose $2.91, or 2.27 percent, to $130.89 a barrel, after jumping 3.9 percent the previous day. US …

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• 9 March 2022 10:02 am

  Nikkei rises 0.35% at the beginning of trading in Tokyo

  

  The Nikkei average rose in early trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday. The Nikkei rose 0.35 percent to 24,876.49 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.37 percent to 1,766.43 points.

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• 9 March 2022 3:32 am

  Market Drivers – US Session – 8 March

  

  Market sentiment improved fairly as, earlier Ukraine confirmed humanitarian corridor, which allowed the evacuation of civilians. The sentiment improved further after news agencies reported Ukraine would no longer seek NATO membership, in a nod to Russia. The next round of peace talks is scheduled for next Thursday in Turkey.Economic Data:Data …

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• 9 March 2022 3:19 am

  RBA Waits To Assess Uncertainties

  

  “Not yet at point where inflation sustainably in target,” said Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe at the Australian Financial Review Business Summit on early Wednesday morning in Asia.Additional Quotes:“I recognise that there is a risk to waiting too long, especially in a world with overlapping supply shocks …

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• 9 March 2022 3:12 am

  Russia’s Sovereign Default Imminent

  

  Global rating agency Fitch has downgraded Russia from ‘B’ to ‘C’, the second rating downgrade in a week, during Tuesday. The news may propel USD/RUB towards another record high, around 129.70.In addition to the rating cut, Fitch also mentioned, “The recent downgrade of a ‘C’ rating for Russia reflects belief …

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• 9 March 2022 2:27 am

  Brands, Highest Value Businesses Pull Out From Russian Market

  

  PepsiCo Inc and Coca-Cola said on Tuesday they are suspending sales of their sodas in Russia, to be the latest addition to a long list of high-profile Western consumer brands to taper, suspend or curtail their operations in Russia in the aftermath pf following the invasion of Ukraine.Coca-Cola said its …

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• 9 March 2022 2:01 am

  Energy Prices Surge On Russian Ban

  

  Gas prices hit a record in the United States. Stocks on Wall Street rose slightly, rebounding from their sharpest drop in more than a year.Oil and gas prices surged again on Tuesday as Western lawmakers advanced efforts to isolate Russia by taking steps to cut it off from global oil …

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• 8 March 2022 11:58 pm

  Volatility Could Drag Gold Back

  

  Gold prices are volatile on Tuesday as risk sentiment ebbs and flows surrounding the Ukraine crisis. The precious metal trades now at $2,052.70 per ounce. At $2,041 per ounce, gold prices are higher by 2.20% on the day despite a $50 per ounce drop in midday New York on the …

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• 8 March 2022 11:39 pm

  After Daily Highs, US Shares Prepared To Close Flat

  

  Improved market mood caused a jump off the lows, but it was short-lived, trading near the open of the session. The stock market was trying to rebound from its worst day of selling in months Tuesday even after President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil. By afternoon, the …

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• 8 March 2022 10:50 pm

  EUR/USD Higher On Hopes For Ukrainian Russian Dialogue

  

  EUR/USD is trading near the highs of the day as markets hold higher hopes of a breakthrough in the dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. An interview between Ukraine’s president and ABC News from Monday night is being reported on in New York trade by AP News Service.The article has highlighted …

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• 8 March 2022 10:35 pm

  Zelensky: Ukraine Won’t Give Up

  

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UK House of Commons via video on Tuesday, saying Ukraine “will not give up” on defending itself against Russia.Key Quotes:“I’m addressing you as a citizen as a president of also a big country with a dream and big effort,” Zelensky started his address by …

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