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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.

Indian economy likely grew at slower pace in final quarter of 2021: Poll

The Indian economy likely grew at a slower pace in the final quarter of 2021, primarily due to lacklustre manufacturing output and investment, according to economists in a Reuters poll.

Biden says US, allies will counter 'unjustified' Russian attack on Ukraine

"Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring," Biden said

Oil prices rise as US says Russian attack on Ukraine may occur soon

Brent crude rose 73 cents, or 0.75%, to $97.57 a barrel at 0130 GMT, after soaring as high as $98.08.

Euro skids versus safe-havens as Russia-Ukraine tensions ramp up

Riskier commodity-linked currencies also tumbled, succumbing to worsening risk sentiment after earlier in the week proving resilient due to high commodity prices.

Stocks extend sell-off as US warns of imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine

The crisis deepened this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin dispatched troops into parts of Ukraine, triggering sanctions from Western countries.

S. Africa building firm WBHO quits Australia, blames Covid-19 restrictions

South Africa's building firm giant Wilson Bayly Holmes - Ovcon Ltd said it is pulling out of Australia, saying the country's strict Covid response impacted its property market.

Dollar edges up as Russia-Ukraine developments dent risk appetite

The Russian rouble weakened 2.70% versus the greenback at 81.13 after reaching 81.392 per dollar, giving back gains made on Tuesday.

Mondelez CEO may close plants in Ukraine if crisis becomes 'too dangerous'

Oreo cookie maker Mondelez International Inc will close its plants in Ukraine if the country's tensions with Russia escalate and become "too dangerous," Chief Executive Officer told Reuters.

Amazon labour organiser Smalls held, accused of trespassing firm property

Amazon.com Inc labor organizer Christian Smalls was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly trespassing on company property, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.

India's refinery throughput stays firm with strong recovery in sight

Crude oil throughput in January was however down 0.5% year-on-year to 5.13 mn barrels per day (21.71 mn tonnes), govt data showed.

Cryptocurrencies see outflows in final week of 2021: CoinShares data

The final week of 2021 saw a third straight week of investment outflows from cryptocurrency funds, data from digital currency manager CoinShares showed.

Oil prices above $80 a barrel after Opec+ output target hike

Brent crude futures were up 65 cents, or 0.81 per cent, to $80.32 a barrel by 1317 GMT

Gold price rises as investors focus on Federal Reserve for hike hints

Spot gold was up 0.32 per cent at $1,820.41 per ounce by 1132 GMT