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US weekly jobless claims fall; Q4 GDP growth revised slightly up

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 232,000 for the week ended Feb.19, the Labor Department said on Thursday

Alibaba reports smallest rise in quarterly revenue, misses expectations

The slowing Chinese economy has taken a toll on the e-commerce company, as consumers cut back discretionary spending

RBI's MPC to continue to support growth as inflation seen easing: Minutes

"Inflation pressures in India continue to emanate largely from supply side factors, and the recent print also reflects adverse base effects," Shaktikanta Das said

European currencies hammered, dollar rallies as Russia invades Ukraine

The euro fell as much as 1.2% to $1.1164, the lowest level since Jan. 31

Ola Electric plans 50 Gwh India battery plant in EV push: Report

Softbank Group-backed Ola Electric plans to build a battery cell manufacturing plant in India with a capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh)

Oil rises above $105 after Russia attacks Ukraine

US and EU promise toughest sanctions on Russia; Brent and WTI hit highest since 2014

'Darkest hours of Europe' as Russia invades Ukraine

Putin authorises military operation in east; explosions heard in Kyiv and across Ukraine, Kyiv declares martial law, urges 'all possible' sanctions

Singapore flags concern to India over ban on Sea's game: Report

Singapore has raised concerns with India about its ban of popular gaming app "Free Fire", owned by technology group Sea Ltd

Oil's journey from worthless in the pandemic to $100 a barrel: An analysis

Benchmark Brent crude futures hit $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since 2014 as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military operations in Ukraine

China rejects calling Russia move in Ukraine 'invasion'

During a packed daily media briefing in Beijing, Hua Chunying, spokesperson at China's foreign ministry, bridled at journalists' characterisation of Russia's actions

Wheat and corn up by daily maximum after Ukraine attacks

Wheat and soybeans hit highest since 2012; corn jumps to eight-month peak

European stocks in correction territory after Russia attacks Ukraine

The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 2.9% - hitting its lowest since May 2021 while marking a correction or 10% decline from its January record high

Gold prices jump over 2% as Russian troops attack Ukraine

Spot gold XAU= climbed 1.7% to $1,939.97 per ounce by 0611 GMT, after hitting its best level since January 2021 at $1,948.77

Indian Oil Corp buys first Russian Urals crude in 2 years as prices slump

Urals crude was last imported by IOC at its Paradip port in April 2020, Refinitiv's trade flows data showed

Russia's top lender says it's ready for anything after Ukraine invasion

A senior U.S. administration official told reporters on Tuesday that Sberbank and No. 2 lender VTB would face U.S. sanctions.

Rouble trading suspended as currency dives after Russia attacks Ukraine

Russian forces fired missiles at several Ukrainian cities and landed troops on its south coast on Thursday.

Google brings back massages, gyms as San Francisco Covid-19 worries ease

Those who enter Google's work sites will be required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption.

Oil breaches $100 for first time since 2014 on Ukraine attacks

Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is targeting cities with weapons strikes: Ukraine foreign minister

Stocks dive, oil surges as Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

Several explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, before dawn, after an initial series of sounds similar to artillery fire

US, allies will respond to 'unjustified' Russian attack on Ukraine: Biden

US and its allies will respond in a united and decisive way to "an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces" on Ukraine, Joe Biden said after blasts were heard in the Kyiv.