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Russian central bank cuts key rate to 17%, signals further easing
(Reuters) - The Russian central bank sharply cut its key rate to 17% on Friday and said it holds open the prospect of further cuts at upcoming meetings. Last month, the central bank kept its key inter...
Apr 08, 2022
Russian inflation to continue rising due to base effect, central bank says
(Reuters) - Annual inflation will continue to rise due to the base effect, the Russian central bank said on Friday, adding that tightening of monetary conditions already in place will continue to limi...
Apr 08, 2022
Taiwan March exports hit new record, Ukraine war clouds outlook
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's exports rose for a 21st straight month in March to a new record in line with forecasts, boosted by continued strong tech demand, though the government warned of continued s...
Apr 08, 2022
Drinks firms spooked as India refuses to exempt some plastic straws from ban
By Aditya Kalra and Neha Arora NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has rejected demands from large global and domestic beverage firms to exempt some plastic straws from a ban that takes effect on July 1, fann...
Apr 08, 2022
Shares in Russia’s Alrosa drop as U.S. expands sanctions on company
(Reuters) - Moscow-listed shares of state-controlled diamond miner Alrosa were down 5% early on Friday after the United States expanded sanctions on the company, aiming to cut off additional sources o...
Apr 08, 2022
Atlantia boosted by Edizione, Blackstone bid report
MILAN (Reuters) - Shares in Italy's Atlantia rose more than 3% on Friday after a report that leading investor Edizione and Blackstone could launch a bid for the Italian road and airport operator at ar...
Apr 08, 2022
Australia’s Westpac unit penalised for charging incorrect insurance fees
(Reuters) - Australia's Federal Court on Friday ordered lender Westpac Banking Corp's superannuation agent to pay A$20 million ($14.96 million) in penalty for incorrect insurance charges. The court sa...
Apr 08, 2022
Food prices surge to new record high in March, U.N. agency says
PARIS (Reuters) - World food prices jumped to new record high in March as the war in Ukraine rattled grain and vegetable oil markets, the U.N. food agency said on Friday. The Food and Agriculture Orga...
Apr 08, 2022
Rouble recovery loses steam, stocks falls after new U.S. sanctions
(Reuters) - The Russian rouble jumped to its strongest level since July 2020 against the euro on Friday but later pared gains, while stock indexes inched lower, weighed down by shares in oil companies...
Apr 08, 2022
Russian brewers ask for help replacing imported hops -Kommersant
(Reuters) - Russian brewers have asked the agriculture ministry to help them find ways to replace imported hops in the next few years as they fear shortages, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Frida...
Apr 08, 2022
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