Three reasons to cheer europe's economy
- WORLD
- February 25, 2015
Stock markets across the world are feeling the heat as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine to defend separatists in the east of the country. He also vowed retaliation against those who interfere with the Russian Ukraine operation. The Indian stock market following global peers has tumbled over 3 percent with Sensex
READ MOREIndia has won the bid to host the 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) session in Mumbai, in an unopposed race on February 19. The Indian delegation made its presentation to IOC members during the 139th IOC Session, being held alongside the ongoing Winter Olympics in Beijing. This will be the first time in four decades
READ MOREThe dollar was down on Thursday morning in Asia, alongside the euro. Investors are digesting the U.S. doubts that Russia has withdrawn troops on the border with Ukraine, with fears of an invasion still very much alive. The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies inched down 0.06% to 95.765 by
READ MOREDisruptions in basic health services such as vaccination programs and treatment of diseases like AIDS were reported in 92% of 129 countries, a World Health Organization survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic showed on Monday. The survey, conducted in November-December 2021, showed services were “severely impacted” with “little or no improvement” from the
READ MOREOil prices rose on Friday, set for their sixth weekly gain, amid concerns of tight supplies as major producers continue their policy of limited output increases amid rising fuel demand. Brent crude futures climbed 49 cents, or 0.6%, to $89.83 a barrel at 0310 GMT, after falling 62 cents during the previous day. However, prices
READ MOREPfizer Inc Chief Executive Albert Bourla has said that an annual Covid-19 vaccine would be preferable to more frequent booster shots in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Pfizer/BioNtech’s Covid-19 vaccine has shown to be effective against severe disease and death caused by the heavily-mutated Omicron variant but less effective in preventing transmission. With cases soaring, some countries have expanded
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