S&P Cuts Russia's Ratings To 'CC' On Debt Default Risk

S&P Cuts Russia’s Ratings To ‘CC’ On Debt Default Risk

(Reuters) – S&P on Thursday lowered Russia’s rating to ‘CC’ from ‘CCC-‘, as the country reported difficulties meeting debt payments due on its dollar-denominated 2023 and 2043 Eurobonds. Russia’s payment difficulties stem from international sanctions that reduced its available foreign exchange reserves and restricted its access to the global financial system, markets and infrastructure, the…

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Union At BHP's Escondida Chile Copper Mine Threatens Work Stoppage

Union At BHP’s Escondida Chile Copper Mine Threatens Work Stoppage

SANTIAGO (Reuters) – A union representing workers at BHP’s sprawling Escondida copper mine in Chile, the world’s largest copper mine, on Thursday threatened a work stoppage over what it claims are breaches in its collective contract. Escondida’s Union 1 requested an urgent meeting with company executives to discuss its complaints over promotions, saying many conditions…

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Senators issue bipartisan call to restore donors’ tax breaks

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers called Thursday for restoring the charitable deduction for donors who don’t itemize their taxes, a priority for nonprofits nationwide, but a key senator was noncommittal on the question of whether to support legislation designed to boost payouts from foundations and donor-advised funds. “The charitable deduction is a lifeline, not a…

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U.S. House Backs Removal Of 'most-favored' Trade Status For Russia, Belarus

U.S. House Backs Removal Of ‘most-favored’ Trade Status For Russia, Belarus

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly backed legislation on Thursday to remove “most favored nation” trade status for Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine, paving the way for higher tariffs on imports from the countries. The Democratic-controlled House voted 424-8 in favor of removing Permanent Normal Trade…

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Investors Find They Have No Easy Alternative To Chaotic LME Nickel Trade

Investors Find They Have No Easy Alternative To Chaotic LME Nickel Trade

By Eric Onstad LONDON (Reuters) – Despite the turbulent, stop-start trading of nickel on the London Metal Exchange, frustrated investors who may want to shift their business elsewhere have found there are no quick and easy alternatives. The 145-year-old institution suspended activity and cancelled trades last week due to volatility that saw prices double to…

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