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Japan's Nikkei slips to 15-month low as Russia Ukraine crisis intensifies

Japan's Nikkei index hit a 15-month low on Friday as global markets remain on edge following reports of Europe's largest nuclear power plant set on fire amid an intensifying war between Ukraine-Russia

World Bank's Ukraine loan disbursement grows to 460 million euros: Report

A World Bank emergency cash disbursement to Ukraine will grow to 460 million euros ($509 million) with contributions from Sweden and the Netherlands, and will be submitted for board approval on Friday

Sri Lanka central bank raises interest rates as inflation worries mount

Sri Lankan central bank raised interest rates, its second straight increase, to curb growing inflationary pressures amid an ongoing foreign exchange crisis that threatens to derail domestic economy

Growth in services activity picked up in Feb, inflation pressure predicted

The Services Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by IHS Markit, increased to 51.8 in February from January's six-month low of 51.5.

Sri Lanka central bank raises interest rates as inflation worries mount

Sri Lankan central bank raised interest rates, its second straight increase, to curb growing inflationary pressures amid an ongoing foreign exchange crisis that threatens to derail domestic economy

BlackRock halts purchases of Russian securities in active and index funds

BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset manager, said it had halted purchase of all Russian securities in its active and index funds as of Monday after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

House price rises to pick up pace in 2022, 2023: Property analysts

The Indian real estate sector is expected to account for 13% of India's GDP by 2025, according to NITI Aayog, the official public policy advisory to New Delhi.

Japan's Jan jobless rate rises as curbs for Covid-19 hit service sector

World's third-largest economy faces downside pressure from record coronavirus deaths and the Ukraine crisis.

Google suspends all ad sales in Russia, cites 'extraordinary circumstances'

The move by the world's top seller of online ads by revenue follows similar pauses in Russia by Twitter Inc and Snap Inc.

Wall Street mixed as Russia's war on Ukraine stirs uncertainty

Reflecting a defensive mood on Wall Street, the S&P 500 utilities index rallied 1.9% and real estate added 1.1%

Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea, proceeds to go to war victims

The 55 year-old metals magnate said in a statement that a sale was in the best interests of the reigning European and world soccer champions.

India's February sunflower oil imports fall as war disrupts shipments

Ukraine and Russia account for more than 90% of India's imports of sunflower oil

Oil hits almost decade high of $119 before Iran throttles the rally

Analyst says Iran deal can't replace Russia disruptions; OPEC and its allies have snubbed calls to accelerate output rises

Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine, Putin tells Macron

Any attempts by Kyiv to delay negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials would result in Moscow adding more items to a list of demands it has already set out, says Kremlin

Chinese automaker SAIC's MG Motor India to raise funds for EV push: Report

'MG Motor India has yet to finalise how much money it plans to raise, which will depend on the valuation of the Indian business and its growth plans'

Tesla to win approval for $5.5-bn Berlin gigafactory on Friday

State of Brandenburg to hold press conference on Friday; Tesla's Berlin gigafactory has faced several delays, factory key to Tesla's ambitions in Europe

US weekly jobless claims fall for 2nd straight week; layoffs tumble in Feb

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 18,000 to a seasonally adjusted 215,000 for the week ended Feb. 26, the Labor Department said on Thursday

Biden administration seeks $32.5 bn in Ukraine and Covid aid: Reports

The White House is seeking $10 billion in emergency military and humanitarian aid to assist Ukraine after Russia invaded last week, the Washington Post reported

Surge in oil price rattles markets as Ukraine conflict intensifies

Oil prices soared again as the Ukraine war triggered a dash for commodities that could be in short supply, while stock markets slipped

Former boss Ghosn says Nissan's lack of vision is hurting Renault

Ex-Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was ousted following his arrest in Japan, said that its alliance partner Renault SA is struggling because of the Japanese automaker's lack of vision