Sources: Business Standard
Russia avoids default on the dollar-denominated bonds that were due in April by sending dollars to foreign investors just before the grace period expired. $2022-05-3
The Central Bank of Russia limits withdrawals of US dollars, euros, British pounds and Japanese yen for Russian firms to the equivalent of $5,000, with the withdrawal of larger sums only possible with the Central Bank's permission. The withdrawn funds may only be used for covering overseas work trips. $2022-03-10
Metal markets register new highs. Aluminium and nickel register a record price on the London stock exchange, at about $4,000 and $55,000 per tonne, respectively; nickel prices rose 90% on intraday trading. Copper also recorded new highs, at $10,845 per tonne, while palladium reached $3,440 per ounce. Russia is a substantial producer of all of these metals, and the market expects shortages of these commodities as the country is hit by further sanctions. $2022-03-7
The Iranian rial hits another record low against the US dollar ahead of August 7, when the first round of fresh United States sanctions against Iran begin. $2018-07-30
Merck & Co. agrees to buy Idenix Pharmaceuticals for US$3.85 billion. $2014-06-9
American multinational private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts purchases American new media company Internet Brands for $1.1 billion. $2014-06-4
The Indian rupee hits new record low against the US dollar. The rupee fell to 62.85 rupees against the dollar. $2013-08-17
The Indian rupee hits new record low against the US dollar. The rupee fell to 62.03 rupees against the dollar. $2013-08-16
Major European stock markets record falls while the Euro suffers its biggest drop in 2 months against the US dollar. $2010-11-29
The British oil firm sells its interests in four Gulf of Mexico oil wells to Japanese firm Marubeni, in a wider cash-raising effort that aims to raise 30 billion dollars for compensations related to the oil spill. $2010-10-25