Can NFTs Increase Efficiency in Trade Finance? March 17, 2022 | City Talk Synopsis: How the traditional processes of trade finance can be streamlined through the use of NFTs. From original works of art to providing proof of ownership to almost any physical asset imaginable, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are fast emerging from their niche in the crypto sector to find a visible and important position in the global [...]
Oil prices dip below $100 per barrel as Ukraine-Russia draw up neutrality plan March 16, 2022 Brent Crude prices plunged below $100 again today amid reports Russia and Ukraine have made progress on a 15-point peace plan.
IEA warns of supply deficits with Russian oil isolated from global markets March 16, 2022 The world is set for a supply deficit of 700,000 barrels per day in the second quarter of this year, according to the IEA.
Retail investors spooked as equity sell-off continues March 16, 2022 Retail investors have shunned US stocks in the past week as a bargain-hunting frenzy began to falter amid a continuing slide in equity markets.
What is the outlook for UK dividends in a less certain world? March 16, 2022 | City Talk Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks set to exacerbate economic trends which had already been influencing markets. Amid the uncertainty, experienced investors Sue Noffke and Graham Ashby give their views on the outlook for UK dividends. Investors had already been viewing markets in a more cautionary manner, even before Russian troops amassed on the border with [...]
Fuel exploration firm Pharos’ profits rise as new chief executive announced and Egypt deals near March 16, 2022 Gas and oil exploration firm Pharos Energy experienced increased profits and revenue last year, as it appointed a new chief executive to coincide with deals for two major Egyptian concessions. The London-based company had an operating profit of £48.3m (£37.3m) in 2021 according to its preliminary results, following a pandemic loss of $231.3m (£177m) the [...]
EU aims to boost gas supplies and reduce reliance on Russia March 15, 2022 All members of the European Union (EU) will have to collectively ensure gas stores are 90 per cent full by October each year.
LME confirms price limits for nickel trading when markets reopen tomorrow March 15, 2022 Trading in nickel contracts on the London Metal Exchange will resume tomorrow - albeit with strings attached.
Q&A: Why have oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel again? March 15, 2022 An quick Q&A explaining why prices have dipped after historic rallies earlier this month, amid increasingly volatile markets conditions.
Oil prices plunge below $100 per barrel as supply concerns ease March 15, 2022 Oil prices tumbled below $100 for the first time in three weeks with both benchmarks weighed down by multiple geopolitical headwinds.