Section: Business Insider (USA)
Putin’s Next Move Could Make Eastern Europe Explode
What is going on in Vladimir Putin’s mind? That’s the question a panel of Russia experts was trying to answer Tuesday morning. Attention on Russia and the crisis in Ukraine has dwindled as the press has focused more on the West’s fight against the extremist group calling itself the Islamic State. US Secretary of State John Kerry...
John Kerry Facepalms Next To Russian Foreign Minister Before Suggesting A ‘Reset’
The U.S. and Russia have apparently agreed to put aside their differences to cooperate in the international fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, which has thus far failed to slow the momentum of the Sunni extremist group. The Associated Press notes that although Kerry didn’t use the term “reset,” the U.S. Secretary of State...
Greece Is Getting Crushed Again
As if the world didn’t have enough to be worried about (ISIS, Ebola, slowing China, Ukraine, Slowing Germany, Fed tightening, etc.) now look what’s back: Greece. Greece, which had been calm for awhile, is now being wracked by two separate, but related things. One is the rise in the political popularity of left-winger Alexis Tsipras,...
Putin’s Ukraine Strategy Is Straight Out Of ‘Game Of Thrones’
Chatter has begun about a possible easing of sanctions on Russia in the event of “progress” on a ceasefire in Ukraine. But Garry Kasparov, the Russian political activist and former grand chessmaster is convinced scaling back Western sanctions would only serve to embolden the country’s leader, President Vladimir Putin — in...
The 10 Most Important Things In The World Right Now
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know for Tuesday. 1. The EU’s top court will begin a potentially explosive legal review of the European Central Bank’s bond-buying plan. The European Court of Justice may ultimately decide the program’s fate, according to the FT. 2. Obama is trying to get Turkey and the Saudis on the...
China, Russia seek ‘international justice’
Moscow (AFP) – Russia and China pledged to ramp up efforts to promote a just world order as they signed dozens of deals ranging from energy to finance.Visiting Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev oversaw the signing of 38 agreements, including a deal to open a yuan-ruble swap line worth 150 billion...
China, Russia seek ‘international justice’, agree currency swap line
Moscow (AFP) – Russia and China on Monday pledged to ramp up efforts to promote a just world order as they signed dozens of deals ranging from energy to finance.Visiting Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev oversaw the signing of 38 agreements, including a deal to open a yuan-ruble swap line worth...
JPMorgan’s Complete Guide To Everything Happening In The Markets
It’s been a tough few weeks for the stock market. Over the last three months, each of the major averages has lost ground, and as of Friday’s close, the Dow turned negative for the year. Additionally, the Federal Reserve is set to wind down its quantitative easing program at end of the month, after which investors will prepare for the...
Ukraine hands popular general tricky defence job
Kiev (AFP) – President Petro Poroshenko on Monday turned to the popular head of Ukraine’s frontline forces in his search for a defence minister ahead of a crunch general election and high-stakes talks with Russia.The pro-Western leader asked National Guard irregular forces commander Stepan Poltorak to become Ukraine’s fourth...
Here’s A 10-Second Guide To What Traders Are Talking About Today
Dave Lutz at Jones Trading has the top topics about which traders are talking about today. Good Morning! US Futures are looking higher, with the S&P rebounding off that key 200dma level this AM – but both Russell and Nasdaq futures, the hardest hit over the last week, are showing a less enthusiastic bounce. Equity volumes in the USA may be...
