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Russia-Ukraine crisis
SGX RegCo suspends trading of Gazprom's GDR
Gazprom's GDR was listed on the Singapore stock exchange in 2014
March 07, 2022
Commodities
Thirteen minutes that showed OPEC+'s irrelevance
It's starting to look like the oil producers are living in a fantasy land of their own
March 06, 2022
Global Economy
IMF sees 'severe impact' on global economy from war, sanctions
"This crisis will create complex policy tradeoffs, further complicating the policy landscape"
March 06, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Singapore hits Russian banks, crypto funding under sanctions
Singapore’s biggest banks are already restricting trade financing for Russian raw materials
March 05, 2022
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Six ways the war in Ukraine could end
Unlike his Soviet predecessors, Putin has no politburo around him or other credible checks and balances; he decides alone.
March 04, 2022
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Putin's financial isolation serves as cautionary tale for Xi Jinping
The economic isolation imposed on Russia has been a stark reminder of the persistence of American power.
March 04, 2022
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Why Swift ban is such a potent sanction on Russia
Excluding Russia from global banking’s Swift messaging system was always seen as an extreme option to punish President Putin
March 04, 2022
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine to have limited impact on Singapore bonds for now
For now, credit implications for SGD credit will be indirect, with limited or manageable direct exposure to Russia and Ukraine.
March 03, 2022
Oil & Gas
Why US$100 for a barrel of oil could be bad for the energy transition
For now, the big question for oil markets is what happens in Ukraine.
March 03, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Wheat surges to highest since 2008 on fears of supply shortage
Quoteworthy: "I think we best prepare now with a longer runway." — Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen
March 03, 2022