Oil dips as European leaders play down prospect of sanctions on Russian energy supplies March 7, 2022 Oil prices have dipped following strong rallies this morning, with Europe playing down the prospect of sanctions on Russian energy supplies.
Ukraine crisis highlights Europe’s dependency on Russian gas March 7, 2022 | City Talk Russia is currently facing the ire of the world following its illegal invasion of Ukraine, which is bringing misery to millions. It is also the second largest producer of natural gas in the world. It serves European consumers of energy through a number of pipelines. Proximity and the ease of transport means supplies from the [...]
Gas prices soar to £8 per therm as West weighs up sanctions targeting Russian energy supplies March 7, 2022 Natural gas prices in the UK and Europe have rocketed from already-record highs, peaking at a staggering £8 per therm earlier today.
Oil hits 14-year highs and closes in on $130 per barrel amid fears of tightening supplies March 7, 2022 Oil prices soared to $130 per barrel earlier this morning - its highest level since 2008 - amid supply fears.
Exclusive: Energy crisis needs crisis measures argues Octopus chief executive Greg Jackson March 7, 2022 Octopus boss Greg Jackson has called for long term reforms to the energy market alongside short term moves to protect consumers.
US hints at sanctions on Russian oil March 7, 2022 A senior US official yesterday dangled the prospect of a worldwide ban on Russian oil imports, ratcheting up tensions between both sides.
Europe will struggle to cut Russia out of energy plans warn experts March 6, 2022 Europe will find it hard to reduce its reliance on Russian gas, and the continent remains vulnerable to skyrocketing prices, warns experts.
Rich Brit kids: Number of UK millennial millionaires doubles as crypto, startups and meme stocks power fortunes March 6, 2022 The number of UK millennial and Generation Z millionaires has hit a record high, doubling to 2,000 in the most recent year from 1,000 the previous year, according to new researched shared exclusively with City A.M. this morning. The data also shows a 28 per cent increase in millennial and Gen Z taxpayers declaring income [...]
Saturday Sitdown: Credit Suisse’s global investment boss on the dawn of a new world order March 5, 2022 The Russian invasion of Ukraine has accentuated geo-political risks, further fueling volatility on financial markets and unsettling investors. These developments mark a clear shift to a new world order, Michael Strobaek, Credit Suisse’s global chief investment officer, told City A.M. in an exclusive interview. “This new world order will make risk management as well as investing [...]
Shares nosedive across Europe as burning Ukrainian nuclear plant terrifies traders: FTSE lowest since October March 4, 2022 All major markets across Europe are reacting this morning with horror to the fire at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant amid shelling by Russia in the area. Although the situation is reportedly under control, stock indexes were down across the continent, with London’s top index, the FTSE 100, dropping to its lowest point since October [...]