Global equities rise, gold falls after Russia avoids default
Global equity markets gained on Friday after traders cheered a Russian bond payment that averted a historic sovereign default, while gold prices dropped as demand for the safe-haven metal eased following the start of the U.S. interest rate hike cycle.
U.S. to provide Stryker army company to NATO battlegroup in Bulgaria
The United States has agreed to provide a Stryker mechanized infantry company for Bulgaria's battlegroup under NATO's drive to bolster its eastern flank after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Saturday.
U.S. banks will keep a toe in Russia despite wind-downs
Bitcoin loves flirting with the mainstream. But now, as the U.S. president says he wants to get serious, it may be getting cold crypto feet.
New wave of inflation – and disruptions – hits U.S. factory floors
Surging inflation is disrupting everything from carpools to the ability to quote prices on new business at already-strained U.S. factories.
U.S. to warn China of perils of aiding Russia at Rome meet
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan plans to meet China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on Monday and will stress the economic penalties Beijing will face if it helps Russia in its war in Ukraine, U.S. officials say.