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Russian oil tankers get safety cover in India via Dubai company: Report

ndia is providing safety certification for dozens of ships managed by a subsidiary of top Russian shipping group Sovcomflot

US recession fears darken outlook for Japan and global factories

Australia's manufacturing activity held steady this month, data showed on Thursday which, together with Japan's figures, come ahead of a string of European and U.S. purchasing managers' index

Thyssenkrupp, Tata Steel lose fight against EU veto of joint venture

The companies had sought to tackle over-capacity and other challenges in the steel industry via the joint venture but the European Commission said the deal could result in price hikes.

Meta and other tech giants form metaverse standards body, exclude Apple

Participants in the Metaverse Standards Forum include many of the biggest companies working in the space, from chip makers to gaming companies

Govt won't offer tax waivers to be part of global bond index sooner

Under existing rules, an overseas investor is required to pay a short-term capital gains tax of 30% if a listed bond is sold within 12 months

Russian oil tankers get India safety cover via Dubai company: Report

Certification by Indian Register of Shipping provides a final link in paperwork chain needed to keep state-owned Sovcomflot's tanker fleet afloat and delivering Russian crude oil to overseas markets

Oil prices tumble nearly 3% as investors eye US Fed rate hikes

Brent crude futures were down $2.95, or 2.6%, to $111.70 a barrel by 12:43 p.m. EDT (1643 GMT)

Committed to fight inflation but not trying to trigger recession: Fed chair

'It's essential that we bring inflation down if we are to have a sustained period of strong labor market conditions that benefit all,' Fed chair said at a hearing before US Senate Banking Committee

Nasdaq turns positive after Fed chair's remarks on policy outlook

In his prepared remarks before the Senate Banking Committee, Jerome Powell reiterated that ongoing increases in the policy rate would be appropriate

Bangladesh tries to secure wheat from Russia as India stops exports: Report

The supply deal with Russia, the world's biggest wheat exporter, could help Dhaka in meeting its needs below the elevated global prices, industry officials said.

World stocks, oil fall as recession fears mount; yen hits 24-yr low on USD

Enthusiasm that had given Wall Street its best day in a month on Tuesday was suddenly gone as Europe suffered a 1.5% morning drop and Brent crude prices plunged 4%.

Oil slumps $6 a barrel as Biden pushes for U.S. fuel cost cuts

Seven oil companies are set to meet Biden on Thursday, under pressure from the White House to drive down fuel prices as they make record profits

BPCL halves crude runs at Mumbai refinery; plans repairs at other plants

BPCL has shut half of its crude processing capacity at its 240,000 barrels per day (bpd) Mumbai refinery in western India since June 10

Russia pounds eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin to mark WWII anniversary

In a symbolic decision, Ukraine is set to become an official candidate for European Union membership on Thursday, EU diplomats said

Global climate goal could be in peril without carbon price reform

A report by the High-Level Commission on Carbon Prices found carbon prices needed to be in the $50-$100 tonne range by 2030 to keep global heating below 2 degrees Celsius

Explained: Amid price hike, why is there a worldwide oil-refining crunch?

Prices were already elevated before Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. But since mid-March, fuel costs have surged while crude prices are up only modestly

US existing home sales drop to two-year low in May, shows data

Existing home sales fell 3.4 per cent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.41 million units last month

Desperate Chinese property developer willing to 'swap wheat for house'

Property developers are scrambling to boost sales after a nosedive in transactions in January to May amid China's strict Covid-19 curbs

Moscow fumes after European Union cuts off some shipments: Reuters

On the ground in eastern Ukraine, Russia's separatist proxies said they were advancing towards Kyiv's main battlefield bastion

Oil turbulence may last five years, says ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods

He also pointed out that ExxonMobil is one of the few companies in the US actively investing in refining and had started an aggressive investment programme since 2017