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The Russian Ruble Is Getting Slammed (RSX, RUB)
The Russian ruble is getting slammed. It’s down 0.6% against the dollar today. In the last two months, the ruble has fallen more than 8%, with 1 U.S. dollar currently buying nearly 37 rubles, up from about 34 in late June. The latest decline in the ruble comes after Russian troops appeared to make additional advances in Ukraine, which...
Precision in mid-air as rope jumpers soar on Greek isle
Zakynthos (Greece) (AFP) – When he was nine, Michal Trzajna jumped off a second-floor balcony at the prompting of his brother — and broke both his legs. Thirteen years later, he still can’t explain what drives him to leap from 200-metre (650-foot) cliffs at the end of a rope.”I used to live near an airport, and dreamt of...
NATO TO RUSSIA: Cease Your ‘Illegal Military Actions’ In Ukraine Immediately
NATO on Friday accused Russia of a “blatant violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty” and urged it to immediately cease its “illegal military actions” in eastern regions of the country. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said despite “hollow denials” by Russia, it was clear it was involved in...
Putin Directly Addressed Rebels In Ukraine For The First Time, And He Used A Frightening Word To Describe Them
Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time on Friday publicly addressed pro-Russian rebels fighting in southeastern Ukraine, praising their “major success” inside Ukraine. The Kremlin released a late-night statement from Putin on its website in which he appealed to the militia of “Novorossyia,” or “New...
Here’s A Quick Guide To What Traders Are Chatting About Right Now (DIA, SPY, SPX, QQQ)
JonesTrading’s Dave Lutz has a roundup of what traders are talking about right now: Good Morning, and Happy Friday. Global Futures are ticking higher, despite Ukraine – Putin made comments applauding the recent gains for the rebels after NATO claimed Russia has ‘well over 1,000 troops’ in Ukraine. Micex, which lost 1.7%...
Putin hails Ukraine separatists as NATO holds crisis talks
Kiev (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday hailed the advances of pro-Kremlin fighters in eastern Ukraine as Western alarm spiralled over what Kiev has branded a Russian invasion.NATO ambassadors were holding a crisis meeting after the alliance said Russia had at least 1,000 troops fighting to support a lightning rebel...
Malaysia Airlines to trim staff, routes in reform plan
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) – Malaysia Airlines will slash thousands of staff, trim routes, replace its CEO and could see future stake sales to outside investors under plans announced Friday to save it from bankruptcy after two devastating disasters.State investment fund Khazanah Nasional, which has taken control of the failing flag carrier, said it...
Nearly 2,600 killed in east Ukraine conflict: UN
Kiev (AFP) – The conflict in eastern Ukraine has killed nearly 2,600 people since mid-April, the United Nations said Friday in their latest report, explaining the sharp increase by fighting in densely populated areas between Kiev’s army and pro-Russian rebels.”At least 2,593 people have been killed in Ukraine between mid-April...
The 10 Most Important Things In The World Right Now
It’s Friday! Here’s what people will be talking about. 1. NATO is holding an emergency meeting on Friday over the crisis in eastern Ukraine, estimating that more 1,000 Russian soldiers have invaded the region. 2. Russian president Vladamir Putin praised the success of pro-Russian separatists fighting in Ukraine, while asking for the...
Malaysia Airlines suspends shares ahead of reform plan
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) – Struggling Malaysia Airlines suspended trading in its shares Friday ahead of an announcement later in the day on a restructuring plan aimed at keeping the carrier in business following two devastating air tragedies.State investment fund Khazanah Nasional, which owns 70 percent of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and has...
