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Russia-Ukraine crisis
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Foreign Minister Balakrishnan calls on China to use 'enormous influence' on Russia
Balakrishnan also dismissed China’s claim that the US is looking to form a NATO-style military alliance in the Indo-Pacific region
March 16, 2022
Global Markets
The tragedy of Madam Butterfly
As we cheer our local red dots who venture into Pinkerton shores, the jury remains out in the throes of a corrective bear.
March 16, 2022
Commodities
Oil extends slump below US$100 with retreat gathering momentum
There are concerns the disruption to Russian oil flows is squeezing an already tight market, OPEC has said there's no shortage
March 15, 2022
Geopolitics
Russia's invasion of Ukraine raises spectre of recession
Russia's links with ASEAN may be small, but the conflict in Ukraine could spill over to European markets, which could hit harder.
March 14, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
MAS bans crypto firms from handling Russian-linked transactions trying to circumvent sanctions
Russians in other jurisdictions are reportedly trying to liquidate their crypto holdings and acquire other kinds of assets.
March 14, 2022
Investing 101
War and uncertainty: Is now a good time to buy into the market?
Our senior financial analyst has the answers.
March 14, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Cromwell European REIT says Russia-Ukraine hostilities have 'limited immediate impact' on its business operations
“No CEREIT counterparties have been identified to be on any sanctions list,” reads the statement.
March 14, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Don Agro says its business activities not subjected to sanctions
Don Agro had earlier said its operations are minimally affected by the fighting.
March 13, 2022
Global Economy
World's central banks set policy for economies shaken by the war
The Fed is expected to announce a quarter-point increase - the first rate hike since 2018.
March 13, 2022
Commodities
Record food prices could leap 22% more on Ukraine war, UN warns
The war is likely to leave 20% to 30% of Ukraine’s crop area for the 2022 season unplanted or unharvested, UN estimates
March 11, 2022