Exclusive: Binance served crypto traders in Iran despite U.S. sanctions, clients say
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, continued to process trades by clients in Iran despite U.S. sanctions and a company ban on doing business there, a Reuters investigation has found.
Shell gets $1 bln refining boost, upgrades oil and gas assets
Shell (SHEL.L) said on Thursday surging demand for oil products that had almost tripled refining profits in the second quarter would boost earnings by up to $1.2 billion.
Chipmakers revive stocks as euro struggles after freefall
Chipmakers revived stock markets on Thursday, helping to sooth investor worries over a potentially rapid recession because of looming rate hikes, while the euro struggled near a 20-year parity with the safe-haven dollar.
Scandal-ridden Boris Johnson to quit as UK prime minister
Boris Johnson will announce his resignation as British prime minister on Thursday after he was abandoned by ministers and his Conservative Party’s lawmakers who said he was no longer fit to govern.
Bank of England tells lenders to brace for economic storm
The Bank of England warned on Tuesday that the economic outlook for Britain and the world had darkened and told banks to ramp up capital buffers to ensure they can weather the storm.
Analysis: Scalded by Russia, investment funds tread carefully in China
China, the only big economy promising a growth rebound this year, is again luring foreign investors. Yet the fear that Beijing may someday end up as ostracised from global markets as Russia is keeping a lid on demand.
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.
World stocks skid as consumer data flashes recession worry
Global stock markets slipped for the second straight day on Wednesday and bond yields inched lower on growing fears that policymakers bent on dampening inflation will tip their economies into recession.
Why Russian oil price cap is easier said than done
G7 leaders have agreed to study possible price caps on Russian oil and gas to try to limit Moscow’s ability to fund its invasion of Ukraine, G7 officials said on Tuesday.
Analysis: Swiss policy pivot signals exit for big stock and bond investor
From Silicon Valley shares to U.S. and European government bonds, securities that are already under heavy pressure stand to lose a major buyer as Switzerland ends its long-standing policy of recycling euros and dollars into foreign markets.
