S&P 500, Nasdaq fall for a third day, reversing earlier gains, after report shows highest inflation since ’81
The recent spike in U.S. inflation has helped increase expectations of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.
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Bitcoin falls below $40,000 for the first time in almost a month as investors assess global macro risks
The price of bitcoin was lower on Monday as investors assessed the risks of rising rates and the potential for more tightening by the Federal Reserve.
France’s Macron to face far-right rival Le Pen in presidential election runoff
French leader Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen are set to face off in the final vote on April 24.
War crime charges won’t be enough to deter Putin — even as evidence of Russian atrocities mounts
Analysts suspect the threat of legal action will do little to move Moscow’s agenda.
War crime charges may not be enough to deter Putin — even as evidence of Russian atrocities mounts
Analysts suspect the threat of legal action will do little to move Moscow’s agenda.
UN votes to remove Russia from Human Rights Council
Libya is the only country to be suspended from the 47-member Geneva-based council. The North African country was suspended in 2011.
UK has detected a new Covid variant. Here’s what we know so far about omicron XE
A new omicron sub-variant has been detected in the U.K. as the country faces a renewed surge in Covid-19 hospitalizations.
U.S., allies set to impose more sanctions on Russia following outrage over possible war crimes
The U.S. and its European allies are preparing to deliver another package of sanctions on Russia as evidence mounts of possible war crimes in Ukraine.
Biden calls to put Putin on trial for war crimes over Russia killings in Ukraine
President Joe Biden said evidence needs to be gathered to put Russian leader Vladimir Putin on trial for war crimes related to his nation’s invasion of Ukraine.
Right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban takes early lead in Hungary election
Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban looks set to remain in power in Hungary with early projections showing his Fidesz party leading by a wide margin.