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How a retreat from globalisation will affect the world economyBriefings Global trade has been in decline for some time, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks a big turning point, say some commentators. What will that mean for investors? Simon Wilson reports.
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Should we levy a windfall tax on Big Oil's big profits?Briefings Soaring oil prices mean huge profits for energy firms. Politicians are keen to impose windfall taxes, but that could discourage vital investment in new production.
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Russia, Ukraine and the coming global food crisisBriefings The war in Ukraine has disrupted food and fertiliser exports, pushing up prices and threatening a global calamity.
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Russian aggression is a big blow for the world’s “net zero” ambitionsBriefings Switching the world economy over from fossil fuels to green alternatives was always going to be a challenge. It just got a lot harder. Simon Wilson reports
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Will the sanctions aimed at Putin have any effect?Briefings Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the West’s strategic calculus and tougher than expected sanctions have followed. Will they be enough to change the course of events?
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The case for cryptocurrencies in times of warBriefings Both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war are turning to cryptocurrencies. Saloni Sardana looks at the case for digital cash in times of war.
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Oil passes $110 a barrel as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues – here’s what it means for youBriefings With Russia's invasion of Ukraine intensifying, the price of oil, gas and petrol has soared even further. Saloni Sardana looks at what the future may hold for energy prices.
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What exclusion from the SWIFT banking system means for RussiaBriefings As part of Western sanctions, many of Russia's banks have been banned from the SWIFT system. Saloni Sardana explains what that is, and how the ban will affect Russia
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Credit Suisse data leak reveals Swiss banks are home to scores of criminals’ lootBriefings Swiss banks have looked after the loot of a variety of unsavoury characters, according to new leaks from Credit Suisse. Did new laws in the wake of the financial crisis change nothing?
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