Economy Archives - Page 49 of 60

FIFA Bans Russian Anthem and Some Matches, Refuses to Exclude from World Cup

February 28, 2022 - 1:43 pmFebruary 28, 2022 - 12:02 pm by Nick R. Hamilton

The international soccer governing body FIFA has announced a series of restrictions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

World Hits Putin Where It Hurts, Expels ‘Selected’ Russian Banks from SWIFT

February 27, 2022 - 5:48 amFebruary 26, 2022 - 4:54 pm by David Hawkins

The White House has announced that the United States and allies are taking action that could potentially cripple Russia’s economy in response to the Ukraine invasion.

West Pushing for ‘Financial Nuclear Option’ of Banning Russia from SWIFT

February 26, 2022 - 1:34 pmFebruary 26, 2022 - 12:02 pm by Nick R. Hamilton

Nations in the West are pushing for the “financial nuclear option” of banning Russia from SWIFT over the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Claims Country Will Survive ‘Emotional’ Market Reaction to Ukraine Invasion

February 24, 2022 - 1:38 pmFebruary 24, 2022 - 11:02 am by Nick R. Hamilton

Russia has insisted that it will survive the “emotional” financial market reaction to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russia’s Ex-President: Gas Prices to More Than Double after Nord Stream 2 Freeze

February 23, 2022 - 1:39 pmFebruary 23, 2022 - 8:02 am by Nick R. Hamilton

Russia’s former President Dmitry Medvedev has warned that gas prices will more than double after Germany announced a freeze on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Billionaire Carl Icahn Doubles Down on Campaign against McDonald’s over Pig Policy

February 21, 2022 - 1:18 pmFebruary 21, 2022 - 8:02 am by Nick R. Hamilton

Billionaire Carl Icahn has ramped up his campaign against McDonald’s over the fast-food giant’s pig sourcing policy, which the activist investor says is obscene.

Renault Production May Be Impacted by Supply Chain Issues in Russia

February 20, 2022 - 1:30 pmFebruary 20, 2022 - 7:02 am by Nick R. Hamilton

French automaker Renault has warned that its production may be severely impacted due to supply chain issues in Russia.

Biden’s $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Partly Blocked by 10th Circuit

February 18, 2022 - 1:36 pmFebruary 18, 2022 - 12:02 pm by Nick R. Hamilton

Democrat President Joe Biden’s order to force a $15 per hour minimum wage for federal contract workers has been partly blocked by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.