G7 price cap on Russian oil kicks in, Russia will only sell at market price
The Group of Seven price cap on Russian seaborne oil came into force on Monday as the West tries to limit Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine, but Russia has said it will not abide by the measure even if it has to cut production.
Exclusive: KKR raises $6 billion for biggest Asia infrastructure fund
KKR & Co Inc has raised nearly $6 billion for its second Asia Pacific infrastructure fund at the first-close, marking the biggest ever private equity fundraising for the sector in the region, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Credit Suisse scrambles to finalise revamp as deadline looms
Credit Suisse is racing to firm up sales of part of its business that could limit the cash it needs from investors, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said, with just days to go before the bank unveils an overhaul.
EXCLUSIVE Chinese defence firm has taken over lifting Venezuelan oil for debt offset -sources
China has entrusted a defence-focussed state firm to ship millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil despite U.S. sanctions, part of a deal to offset Caracas’ billions of dollars of debt to Beijing, according to three sources and tanker tracking data.
If history repeats itself, equities set for brief relief in July
If history is any indicator of the future, the first two weeks of July could bring relief to investors after a bruising first half of the year.
U.S. reports 1.35 million COVID-19 cases in a day, shattering global record
The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total for any country in the world as the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant showed no signs of slowing.
Apple’s $3 trillion market value follows 5,800% gain since iPhone debut
Apple (AAPL.O) on Monday became the first publicly traded company with a stock market value of over $3 trillion, marking the latest milestone in the Silicon Valley heavyweight’s spectacular stock surge since introducing the iPhone in 2007.
Analysis: Ready to pounce: Investors prepare for swings, opportunities as Omicron variant spreads
The latest COVID-19 virus variant has sparked a wild ride in markets.
