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Ukrainian leader urges Congress to either ditch resistance to no-fly zone or supply fighter jets
Policymakers also likely to signal increases at most of the seven remaining meetings this year
Washington power brokers cut ties with high-profile clients after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Biden pick blames decision on ‘relentless attacks’ after Joe Manchin joined Republicans in opposing her
Officials say America cannot afford vaccines, tests and treatments after deadlock in Congress
Increase in producer prices comes as policymakers start two-day meeting
Arab regimes are disgruntled, Biden has been snubbed and Putin’s war on Ukraine is causing friction
There are tentative signs of voters and politicians directing their animus outward
First increase since 2018 on the cards as war threatens to dent growth
Rather than the decentralisation of tech power that many had hoped for, the largest superstar cities have become stronger
When it comes to US inflation, there are problems in the pipeline that have nothing to do with things that come down pipelines.
Sanctions and arms supplies to counter Russia’s invasion are one thing, but running the world economy is quite another
Plus Treasuries plunge, and the equity/credit split
Test conducted after White House warned North Korea against challenging US during Ukraine war
Prime brokers report cuts to long and short positions in a ‘nowhere to hide’ market
Biden has warned Russia would pay a ‘severe price’ for using chemical weapons but has not detailed response
Today’s main developments: EU agrees extra sanctions against Russia; Polish, Czech and Slovenian leaders meet Zelensky in Kyiv; European stocks fall as traders weigh Ukraine war
Beijing should redouble efforts to press Russia for a ceasefire
The combination of conflict, supply shocks and high inflation is inevitably destabilising
More names added to Russian asset freeze and travel ban list as US targets 11 military leaders
Assurance potentially removes obstacle that had complicated attempts to revive nuclear accord
Beijing slams what it calls US efforts to spread disinformation and ‘distort and smear’ its position on Ukraine
Plus, a preview of proxy voting season and rising fuel prices hit rideshare drivers
Offshore developer withdrew from February’s lease sale that is pivotal to the US’s clean energy transition
Employment rate below pre-pandemic level as older people opt out
Do Americans care more about the US economy or US foreign policy?
Bookings slide as Russian invasion adds to uncertainty for airlines and hotels
Moscow requested equipment including surface-to-air missiles, according to diplomatic cables
Ten-year Treasury yield back above 2%, reaching its highest level since July 2019
Democratic senator’s decision a blow to chances of the former deputy secretary of Treasury being confirmed
China’s ‘no limits’ partnership with Russia risks open confrontation with the west
Beijing’s official news agency repeats claims America is trying to spread pathogens through animals
Transfer of warplanes to bolster air defences against Russia marred by poor co-ordination
Investors flock to challengers charging even lower fees on rival products
Inflation may rise above 9% and stay at that level for much of the year
State department says ‘no quid pro quo’ behind release of US prisoners in Caracas
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