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The Russian currency has reportedly made large gains in spite of the sanctions imposed on Moscow by the United States and Washington’s allies.The US and EU attempted to cripple the Russian economy, but the value of the ruble is heading up. After two months of imposing state-crushing sanctions, the ruble …

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday in a volatile week, as economic concerns and fears of a recession weighed negatively on global financial markets, outweighing concerns about supplies and tension in Europe. Brent crude futures fell $1.25, or 1.2 percent, to $106.26 a barrel by 0303 GMT. US …

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after falling nearly 10 percent in the previous two sessions, buoyed by supply concerns, as the European Union works to rally support for a Russian oil embargo and as Russian gas supplies to Europe halted through a major transit point in Ukraine. The European Union …

Oil prices fell in volatile trading on Tuesday as markets weighed the impact of European Union sanctions on Russian oil with demand concerns stemming from China’s COVID-19 lockdown measures, a strong dollar and recession fears. By 0924 GMT, Brent crude prices fell 88 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $105.06 a …

Oil prices fell on Monday along with stock markets in Asia on fears that a global recession could slash oil demand, while investors looked ahead to European Union talks on a Russian oil embargo that is expected to tighten global supplies. By 0153 GMT, Brent crude prices fell 28 cents, …

Oil prices rose for the third consecutive session on Friday, shrugging off concerns about global economic growth as looming European Union sanctions on Russian oil raised the possibility of a supply shortage. Brent crude futures rose $2.08, or 1.88%, to $112.98 a barrel by 0922 GMT, while US West Texas …

Russian natural-gas supplies have increasingly become a tool of pressure in the conflict between Moscow and Europe over Ukraine while Europe still relies on Russia for 40 percent of the gas that warms and lights its homes and businesses.The confrontation Russo-European conflict has also ignited a stubborn challenge for the …

Oil prices jumped on Wednesday as the European Union, the world’s largest trading bloc, announced plans to phase out Russian oil imports, offsetting fears of declining demand from China, the world’s largest oil importer. By 0746 GMT, Brent crude futures rose $2.94 a barrel, or 2.8 percent, to $107.91 a …

Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday after industrial data showed a decline in US crude and fuel stocks, which raised supply concerns. The price hike comes on the back of Tuesday’s news that the European Union is preparing to impose new sanctions on Russia over its invasion …

Oil prices fell on Tuesday under pressure from China’s COVID-19 shutdown that could affect demand, but prices found support from a possible European oil embargo on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Beijing, which records dozens of new infections with the Coronavirus daily, is conducting mass examinations of the population …