Oil Prices Rise On Tight Supply Outlook As Russia Spurns Peace Talks
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday on worries that sliding output in sanctions-hit Russia, the world's second-biggest oil exporter, will tighten supply after Moscow said peace talks to resolve its invasion of Ukraine had come to a dead end.
Oil Prices Ease On Weaker Economic Data From China, Japan
Oil prices eased on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains, after China and Japan reported weak economic data, fuelling concerns about growth and oil demand in the world's top consumers.
Oil Up Slightly As Supply Worries Offset Weak China, Japan Data
Oil prices edged up on Wednesday after Moscow said peace talks with Ukraine had hit a dead end, fuelling supply worries, while weak economic data from China and Japan kept a lid on gains.
Oil Prices Edge Higher With Falling Supplies In Focus
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after Moscow said that peace talks with Ukraine had hit a dead end, fuelling supply worries, while weak economic data from China and Japan kept a lid on gains.
Oil Prices Extend Gains With Falling Supplies In Focus
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after Moscow said peace talks with Ukraine had reached a dead end, feeding worries about tight supplies even after U.S.
Oil Prices Up Over 2% Despite Big U.S. Crude Stock Build
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as investors grew more discouraged about peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, feeding worries about tight supplies even after U.S.
Oil Prices Settle Up 4% Despite Big U.S. Crude Inventory Build
Oil prices jumped on Wednesday, as a large increase in U.S.
For Biden's Battered Approval, 'Nothing Else Matters' Like Inflation
For Biden's battered approval, 'nothing else matters' like inflation
Venezuelans Lead Growing Number Of Migrants Crossing Panama's Dangerous Darien
The number of migrants crossing the treacherous Darien Gap linking Colombia and Panama more than doubled in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the year-earlier period, led by Venezuelans, Panamanian officials said on Tuesday.
Euro Weighed By Waning Hopes For Peace, NZ $ On Edge Before Rates Verdict
The euro was pinned to a five-week low on Wednesday and commodity currencies found support as prospects for peace in Ukraine darkened, while traders were bracing for volatility in the New Zealand dollar ahead of an expected rate hike.
Euro Weighed Down By Waning Hopes For Peace, Kiwi Helped By RBNZ Hike
The euro was pinned to a five-week low on Wednesday as prospects for peace in Ukraine seemed to darken, while the kiwi was boosted when New Zealand's central bank delivered its steepest rate hike in two decades.
Euro Weighed Down By Waning Hopes For Peace In Ukraine, Kiwi Wobbles
The euro was pinned to a five-week low on Wednesday as prospects for peace in Ukraine seemed to darken, while the kiwi was whipsawed after New Zealand's central bank announced its sharpest rate hike in two decades to curb inflation.
Investors Snap Up Dollar On Hawkish Fed Views; Yen Slumps Past 126
The Japanese yen weakened past the 126 yen per dollar mark on Wednesday for the first time since 2002 while the euro was pinned at a one-month low as investors flocked to the U.S.
Japanese Yen Falls To 20-year Low As Dollar Outlook Bright
The Japanese yen weakened past the 126 yen per dollar mark on Wednesday for the first time since 2002, while the euro was pinned at a one-month low as investors bought the U.S.
U.S. Dollar Climbs To Near 20-year Peak Vs Yen As More Fed Hikes Loom
The U.S. dollar soared to a nearly 20-year high against a sluggish yen on Wednesday, as aggressive tightening from the Federal Reserve contrasted sharply with the Bank of Japan's ultra-loose monetary policy.
U.S. Dollar Drops, Euro Rises As Markets Look To ECB
The U.S. dollar eased back from a nearly two-year high on Wednesday as the euro reversed course and turned positive ahead of a policy-setting meeting at the European Central Bank on Thursday.
Wildfire Burns Homes, Triggers Evacuations In New Mexico Town
A wind-driven wildfire burned dozens of homes in Ruidoso, New Mexico on Tuesday and triggered evacuations of schools and neighborhoods in the mountain resort town.
Japan's Feb Machinery Orders Fall For Second Month, Adding To Growth Fears
Japan's core machinery orders posted their biggest monthly fall in nearly two years in February, official data showed on Wednesday, dragged down by a steep drop in demand from IT and other service firms to extend their decline into a second month.
S.Korea To Expand Rollout Of Second COVID Booster Shot To People Over 60
South Korea's health ministry said on Wednesday it will administer a second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for people over 60 as the country continues to battle the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Ukraine Tells Russia: Return Prisoners If You Want Top Ally Back
Ukraine told Russia to release prisoners of war if it wants the Kremlin's most high-profile ally in the country freed as the United States is expected to send more weapons after Russia's strongest signal yet the war will grind on.
Biden Says Russia Committing Genocide In Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden said for the first time that Moscow's invasion of Ukraine amounts to genocide, as President Vladimir Putin said Russia would "rhythmically and calmly" continue its operation and achieve its goals.
Hundreds Of Ukraine Marines Surrender In Key Port Of Mariupol, Says Russia
More than a thousand Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the besieged Ukrainian port of Mariupol, Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday of Moscow's main target in the eastern Donbas region which it has yet to bring under its control.
More Than 1,000 Ukraine Marines Surrender In Key Port Of Mariupol, Says Russia
More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the besieged port of Mariupol, Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday of Moscow's main target in the eastern Donbas region which it has yet to bring under its control.
Hundreds Of Ukraine Marines Surrender In Mariupol, Says Russia, After Weeks Of Bombardment
More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the port of Mariupol, Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday of its main strategic target in the eastern Donbas region, which has been reduced to ruins but not yet under Russian control.
After Weeks Of Bombardment, 1,000 Ukraine Marines Surrender In Mariupol, Says Russia
More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the port of Mariupol, Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday, signalling that it had moved closer to capturing the ruined city, its main strategic target in eastern Ukraine.
Russia Closes In On Last Holdout In Ukrainian Port, Prepares For New Offensive
More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the port of Mariupol, Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday, signalling that it had moved closer to capturing the ruined city, its main strategic target in eastern Ukraine.
Russia Says No Escape For Last Defenders Of Ukrainian Port, Prepares For New Offensive
Russia said it had taken control of the port in Mariupol on Wednesday and that more than 1,000 Ukrainian marines had surrendered in the southeastern Ukrainian city, whose capture would free up forces for a wider offensive.
Ukraine Warns About New Russian Offensives Amid Push For Mariupol
Ukraine warned on Wednesday that Russia was ramping up efforts in the South and East as it seeks full control of Mariupol, in what would be the first major city to fall, while Western governments committed more military help to bolster Kyiv.
New Zealand Welcomes Australian Visitors As Border Restrictions Ease
Australians started arriving in New Zealand on Wednesday after it opened its borders to travellers from its neighbouring nation for the first time since mid-2021.
With Hugs, Tears And Maori Performers, NZ Welcomes Australian Visitors As Curbs Ease
New Zealand welcomed hundreds of travellers from Australia with emotional scenes on Wednesday as it opened its borders to its trans-Tasmanian neighbour for the first time since mid-2021.
