Johanna Kyrklund: Putin and the Fed remind us what risk looks like February 22, 2022 Ski holidays are not relaxing at the best of times, especially with children. There is the fretting about injuries – I am thankful when we finish each day unscathed. There is the infuriation of getting children into their clothes and ski boots each day. That’s not even to mention the pain of Heathrow passport control. [...]
Oil closes in on $100 milestone as Putin orders Russian troops into Ukraine February 22, 2022 Oil prices are surging on both major benchmarks amid growing fears of tightening supplies and conflict in Ukraine.
No plans to move Champions League final from Russia, says Uefa February 22, 2022 European football chiefs Uefa say there are no plans to move the Champions League final from St Petersburg despite Russia invading Ukraine. The final of club football’s most prestigious competition is due to take place at the Gazprom Arena in the Russian city on 22 May. “Uefa is constantly and closely monitoring the situation,” the [...]
Markets roll over as Putin lays down the gauntlet: ‘Ball is now firmly in NATO’s court’ February 22, 2022 Reports of a possible summit between US President Biden, and Russian President Vladimir Putin saw European markets get off to a decent start to the week initially. Unfortunately, the early optimism didn’t last, and the France inspired initiative soon went the way of every previous initiative in trying to understand exactly what it is Russia [...]
European leaders condemn Russia’s recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions February 21, 2022 Vladimir Putin has recognised two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent states - laying the groundwork for an invasion.
Editorial: Make no mistake – Putin would turn the clock back to the Cold War February 21, 2022 Vladimir Putin did not just signal his intentions to recognise two breakaway Ukrainian republics last night, nor did he only lay the groundwork for a coming invasion of at least those territories. In a speech ostensibly to the Russian people but very much to the world, he declared, simply and clearly – the Cold War [...]
Shares slump in mining companies amid fears of sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine February 21, 2022 Shares in London-listed gold mining company Petropavlovsk had plummeted 17.02 per cent on the FTSE 250 at close of play on Monday.
London indexes slump amid Russia-Ukraine escalation February 21, 2022 London’s top indexes plunged yesterday as investors were spooked by an apparent escalation in Russia-Ukraine tensions. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index lost 0.39 per cent to dip to 7,484.33 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, dropped 1.24 per cent to 21,097.19 points. [...]
Oil remains well above $90 per barrel amid looming prospect of war in Ukraine February 21, 2022 Oil remains stable with prices hovering near the seven-year highs recorded last week amid continued concerns over supply.
Air France becomes latest airline to scrap Ukraine flights February 21, 2022 Air France has decided to cancel tomorrow’s flights between Paris and Kiev “as a precautionary measure” following the increasing tensions between Ukraine and Russia. “In view of the local situation and as a precautionary measure, flights AF1752 and AF1753 to and from Kiev (KBP) on Tuesday 22 February 2022 are cancelled,” the carrier told Reuters. [...]