Wheat prices spike as Russia threatens to suspend exports March 14, 2022 European wheat prices have risen amid threats from Russia it will suspend exports of wheat, barley, maize and rye.
Nickel market stays closed after historic short squeeze March 14, 2022 Nickel trading remained suspended at the London Metal Exchange (LME) today - with no dates currently set for reopening the market.
Oil prices plummet as investors pin hopes on Russia-Ukraine talks March 14, 2022 Oil prices nosedived on both major benchmarks today following renewed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Oil round up: India weighs up Russian oil as Boris Johnson calls on Saudi Arabia to boost output March 14, 2022 India is considering a Russian offer to buy crude oil and other commodities at discounted prices through a rupee-rouble transaction.
UK looks north: Oil and gas remain key to energy independence March 14, 2022 The UK is seemingly committed to North Sea oil and gas as it cuts itself off from Russian energy supplies following the invasion of Ukraine.
Iran suspends Saudi Arabia talks while US deal hits Russian roadblock March 13, 2022 Iran has paused talks with Saudi Arabia while Russian demands have curtailed its attempts to revive former arrangements with the US.
Most millennial investors think they will be financially stronger after the pandemic March 11, 2022 More than 60 per cent of millennial investors believe they’ll be financially stronger after the pandemic then before it. While coronavirus had a devastating impact on many parts of the economy, those aged 18-34 saw it as an opportunity to enter different markets. The majority of millennials looked to adapt to the ‘new normal’, according [...]
Fintech cash injection from Canadian pension fund reignites calls for UK schemes to ‘step up’ March 11, 2022 A cash injection from one of Canada’s biggest pension funds into a London fintech firm has reignited calls for UK pension funds to “step up” and back British tech today.
“An atlas of human suffering”: IPCC climate change update March 11, 2022 | City Talk “Code red for humanity” warned headlines around the world in August last year, quoting UN Secretary-General António Guterres when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published part one of its assessment report. That concluded that warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will be reached by 2040. Part two issued this week makes even graver reading. [...]
Oil prices to remain high despite ‘unprecedented’ volatility March 10, 2022 Oil prices have gone on a wild journey this week - with prices fluctuating amid escalating conflict in Ukraine.