Putin asks ‘unfriendly’ countries to pay rubles gas
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Wednesday that Russia will require that non-friendly countries pay for Russian natural gaz exports in rubles only from now on.
Putin stated to government officials during a meeting that "a...
Europe’s efforts to curb high energy prices are being criticized amid protests
Europe's governments are cutting fuel taxes and distributing tens of trillions to help consumers, truckers, and farmers with rising energy prices. This is in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
However, it is not enough...
Are federal laws being violated by Amazon? DoJ investigation requested by lawmakers
Wednesday's threat by Amazon to be investigated criminally was carried out by lawmakers. They asked the Justice Department to investigate if Amazon and its senior executives conspired to obstruct Congress or violated federal laws...
Not every Western company will cut ties with Russia.
There are fewer well-known Russian companies doing business, even though many have stated plans to reduce ties.
Burger King is open. Eli Lilly supplies drugs. PepsiCo sells milk and baby food but not soda.
Businesses fleeing Russia accelerated in...
Inflation in the United States soared to 7.9% last year, an unprecedented 40-year high
Consumer inflation rose 7.9% in the past year due to rising costs of gas, food, and housing. This is the highest increase since 1982, and likely a sign of higher prices ahead.
Thursday's increase by the...
Things that you need for your business to be financially stable
Your company might seem like it’s running smoothly, but is it safe to say that it’s financially stable? As we become increasingly dependent on technology for our daily lives, it’s important to consider the...
Talks of banning Russian oil lead to gasoline prices in the USA rising again
As more people call for the ban on Russian oil imports, gasoline prices continue to rise above $4 per gallon. This is the highest gas price American motorists have seen since July 2008.
The prices...
Wall Street’s biggest stock market slide since ’20 due to oil surges
Wall Street suffered its largest drop in over a year Monday, as another jump in oil prices threatened to squeeze inflation’s grip on the global economic system.
After a barrel U.S. crude oil jumped to...
Russia energy: Europe struggles to reduce its dependence
Europe is trying to reduce its dependence on Russia in energy, and is bracing for disruptions to vital natural gas supplies as Russia's war with Ukraine pushes prices to new heights.
The record price of natural...
Russia’s war causes corporate exodus and exposes business risk
The factories of automobiles were shut down, the beer stopped flowing, furniture orders and fashion orders stopped, and energy companies fled petroleum and gas projects.
Russia's invasion in Ukraine has thrown off business plans and caused a growing...