US moving to confront China on trade policy
Biden administration weighs potential new probe under Section 301 among efforts aimed at protecting America’s edge in new technologies
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Peloton founder sells out to Dell-backed firm
Ex-CEO John Foley still maintains effective control of Peloton after sale to MSD Partners.
Russians feel the pinch as sanctions hit home
Soaring interest rates have pushed some to hold off on buying homes. Others are stocking up on imported medications and travel plans have been cancelled.
Former Ghosn aide at Nissan to dodge prison time
Greg Kelly was found guilty of helping his boss Carlos Ghosn, who fled Japan on a private jet, from evading pay-disclosure laws. But he has been handed a suspended sentence.
Fed chair flags slower US rate hike schedule
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he will propose a 25 basis-point US interest rate increase this month, easing market fears of a more aggressive stance to combat inflation.
Defiant Zelensky slams deliberate attacks on civilian areas
Russian forces, frustrated in plans for a quick victory, shifted to a new strategy to reignite its slowing military advance.
More data needed before RBA can move on rates
The Reserve Bank’s decision to cast a wider net in search for evidence of wage growth across the economy looks like a smart move, because the existing data just isn’t adding up.
As sanctions bite, oligarchs speak out against war
A parade of Russian businessmen burnish antiwar stances as the West tightens a noose around Kremlin-connected businesses and property.
Russia scrambles to maintain oil sales, lifeblood of economy
Refiners balk at buying Russia’s oil and banks refuse to finance shipments of Russian commodities, fearing the impact of financial sanctions.
Workers seek share of Samsung’s bonanza
Employees are seeking a nearly 16 per cent base-salary raise as the South Korean tech giant faces local competition for young talent.
Western allies put squeeze on Russian banks
The US and EU have moved to prevent the Russian central bank from using its stockpile of emergency reserves to protect Russia’s economy.
Oil producers eye emergency stockpiles as prices surge
Major oil-consuming nations are considering releasing 70 million barrels as energy prices jump amid concern about supply during the Ukraine war.
US to withstand economic shock from Ukraine crisis
Fallout could push US inflation higher from already elevated levels, but economic expansion appears to be on solid ground.
As Russia invades Ukraine, the West may be getting serious
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought about a clarifying moment for the world as we ponder with increasing anxiety the merits of our system of government and various others.
Western companies desert Russia over Ukraine invasion
UK energy giant Shell is the latest big corporate to sever ties with Russia which includes quitting the financing of a major gas pipeline in the country.
War in Ukraine threatens new shortages
The Russian invasion has shut down auto factories, hit steel supplies and severed transportation routes. Commodity prices are soaring for sunflower oil, natural gas and wheat.
Russian Abramovich races to shield prize soccer asset
The billionaire owner of Chelsea FC has scrambled to protect his most visible prize after UK imposed sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
‘Thanx for support’: Zelensky and Putin marshal online battalions
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has a smaller military than Russia’s but has moved to outflank Russia’s Vladimir Putin online.
Putin gambles that the West is weak
Western democracies have culpably failed to boost military capability since Vladimir Putin’s ambitions became obvious and have indulged economic and cultural self-harm.
How many nuclear weapons does Russia have?
Vladimir Putin has ordered the country’s nuclear-deterrence forces to be put on alert | What to know about Putin’s arsenal
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