The new penalties are a provocative step given how rarely governments, including the United States, take aim at foreign leaders.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Ukraine War Strains North Africa Economies
Egypt imports most of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, and is looking for alternative suppliers. And Tunisia was struggling to pay for grain imports even before the conflict.
A Key Inflation Gauge Is Still Rising, and War Could Make It Worse
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure is at a four-decade high. Rising gas prices tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could push it up further.
Why the Sanctions Against Russia Aren’t Tougher
Why aren’t the U.S. and its allies imposing tougher sanctions?
Biden Hits Russia With Broad Sanctions for Putin’s War in Ukraine
The penalties will affect Russia’s biggest banks, its weapons industry, its largest energy company and families close to President Vladimir V. Putin. The country’s stock market has plummeted.
Federal Reserve Isn’t Likely to Change Course After Ukraine Invasion
Central bankers are poised to raise interest rates in March. The Russian invasion of Ukraine poses a risk to economic growth but will likely exacerbate inflation.
Ukraine Crisis: What Happens Next for the Rest of the World?
Europe faces a new refugee crisis, and harsh economic penalties to punish Russia are expected to reverberate worldwide.
White House Prepares Curbs on Russia’s Access to U.S. Technology
Biden administration officials have warned Russia that it could face further restrictions on technology that is critical to its economy and military.
Will Biden’s Sanctions Halt a Russian Invasion of Ukraine?
President Vladimir V. Putin has learned from earlier U.S.-led sanctions, and his allies could benefit from a more isolated Russia.
Sanctions on Russia pose new threat to a fragile global economy.
Armed conflict could exacerbate supply chain disruptions and drive food, gas and other prices higher.