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“Starbucks will exit Russia after 15 years, closing 130 licensed cafes”

“After 15 years operating in Russia, Starbucks will exit the market, joining companies like McDonald’s, Exxon Mobil and British American Tobacco in withdrawing from the country completely. The coffee giant announced Monday that it will no longer have a brand presence in Russia. Starbucks has 130 locations… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Russia is about to cut off Finland’s natural gas”

“Russia is about to cut off natural gas supplies to a third European country that refuses to accept the Kremlin’s demand for payment in rubles.Russian gas will stop flowing to Finland at 7 a.m. local time on Saturday, Finnish state gas company… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies, Economy

“Sanctions threaten to cripple Russia’s multibillion-dollar crypto industry”

“This week, U.S. officials targeted Russian bitcoin mining firm BitRiver in its latest round of sanctions aimed at hurting Russia’s economy. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control says it is concerned Russia may monetize its vast oil reserves and other natural resources for power-intensive… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Over 400 companies have withdrawn from Russia. But some Western brands are locked in”

“More than 400 companies have announced their withdrawal from Russia since the launch of its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, according to a list compiled by Yale School of Management. For some brands, however, a clean break is easier said than… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Russia warns of $300 oil, threatens to cut off European gas if West bans energy imports”

“Russia has threatened to close a major gas pipeline to Germany and warned of $300 oil prices if the West goes ahead with a ban on its energy exports. “It is absolutely clear that a rejection of Russian oil would… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Shell won’t buy any more Russian oil and gas”

“…Shell (RDSA) said Tuesday it was breaking completely with Russia’s giant energy industry, halting all purchases of Russian crude oil immediately and shutting its service stations in the country.The UK-based company, which last week announced it was dumping its investments in Russia, said its decision… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Russian war in world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply”

“The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region — known as the “breadbasket of the world.”…”… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Russian Stocks in London Wipe Out 98% of Value in Two Weeks”

“The Dow Jones Russia GDR Index, which tracks London-traded Russian companies, has plunged 98% in two weeks. The slump has wiped out $572 billion from the market value of 23 stocks, including Gazprom PJSC, Sberbank of Russia PJSC and Rosneft… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Russia central bank more than doubles key interest rate to 20% to boost sinking ruble”

“Russia’s central bank on Monday more than doubled the country’s key interest rate from 9.5% to 20% as its currency, the ruble, hit a record low against the dollar on the back of a slew of new sanctions and penalties imposed on Russia… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“…Stock futures flat as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine tensions”

“U.S. stock futures bounced back from overnight lows Tuesday morning but remained below the flatline to start the holiday-shortened week as investors continued to monitor tensions between Russia and Ukraine and await the Kremlin’s next move. Futures on all three major indexes… Continue Reading…