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Russia's rouble is now stronger than before the war – western sanctions are partly to blame

In the days after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and the west imposed sanctions, the rouble collapsed. The number of roubles to one US dollar quickly fell from about 78 to 138 – a huge move in the world of forex (foreign exchange), and terrifying for those with their…

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The 5 Best Investments to Make During Inflation

Here are some investment ideas to consider during inflationary periods. These are all good ideas individually, but together, you can build a strong and well-diversified portfolio. Remember though to never invest money that you aren’t prepared to lose, as things can take a turn for the worst at any moment.

Benzinga

Why a new eurozone crisis now looks a distinct possibility

The European Central Bank (ECB) has confirmed speculation that it will become the latest central bank to start raising headline interest rates to try to ward off inflation. The bank is to raise rates by 0.25 points to 0.25% for lending and -0.25% for deposits, with plans for another rise…

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Swedes show way on paternity leave

Twelve Swedish firms in Thailand have pledged to give their male employees 30 days' paid paternity leave to promote gender equality in the working place and promote tighter family bonds.

Bangkok Post

Polish leader faces questions about timing of bond purchase

Poland’s prime minister is facing questions over his purchase of 4.6 million zlotys (over $1 million) in Polish treasury bonds

The Independent UK

China to Sell $3.46 Billion of Treasury Bonds in Hong Kong

Borrowings will top last year’s total and mark the 14th straight year for the Finance Ministry to raise funds in Hong Kong

Caixin Global

Another Casualty Of Our Economic War Against Russia: U.S. Treasury Bonds. How Our Bet Against Them Has Worked So Far.

Another Casualty In The Economic War One theme of our posts since Russia invaded Ukraine is that America's economic war against Russia is hurting America. As we noted over the weekend ("Sanctions On Russia Backfire On The West"), the mainstream media has belatedly started to realize this as well.

Benzinga

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OPEC Fund Considers Issuing $1Bn Bonds

OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is considering issuing its first financial bonds this year in global markets, amounting to one billion dollars, announced the Director General, Abdulhamid al-Khalifa. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Khalifa explained that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

BJP incompetent to handle Kashmir: Kejriwal

It should cancel bonds signed by Kashmiri Pandits under PM Relief Plan: Kejriwal

The Hindu

Finally, Telangana gets Centre’s nod to raise Rs 4,000 crore loan

HYDERABAD: After nearly two months of hectic parleys, Telangana finally got some leverage from the Union finance ministry, which on Friday gave ad hoc permission to the state to raise market borrowings in the form of bonds at an auction to be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India.

The Times of India

Egypt Prepares to Issue its First Sovereign Sukuk

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said his country is preparing to issue its first sovereign Sukuk (Islamic bonds) based on exclusively state-own assets. In a statement published on the government’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, Maait said the state-ownership policy document includes a national strategy to empower the private sector…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Premium Bond millionaires revealed as 2 Brits scoop June jackpot - check if it's you

National Savings & Investments has just made two Brits millionaires on its latest June Premium Bond draw, and the lucky winners are from the east and north of the UK

Daily Mirror

65 facts about Premium Bonds

Everything you ever wanted to know about Premium Bonds and their history since the first draw 65 years ago.

The Independent UK

NS&I celebrates 65 years since first Premium Bonds prize draw

June 2022 will be the 781st Premium Bonds prize draw.

The Independent UK

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Los Angeles Times

Disney power broker is part of a ‘cabal’ pulling the strings in Anaheim, FBI records show

An FBI affidavit made public two weeks ago identified an employee of an influential, unnamed company as being a key participant in a “cabal” steering Anaheim’s government.

Bangkok Post

Apec bonds will prevail in crisis

The establishment of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) saw the region experience a period of enthusiasm for multilateralism and economic partnerships among governments with different, even contrasting, political and ideological shades. For three decades, ultimately too short a period, it was a given that free trade and economic cooperation…

Bangkok Post

PDMO prepares last batch of state savings bonds

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) will offer the final batch of government savings bonds for this year, valued at 55 billion baht, beginning on June 13, said the office's director-general Patricia Mongkhonvanit.

Bangkok Post

Govt plans B55bn savings bond issue in June

Thailand will sell 55 billion baht of government savings bonds next month to help finance a budget deficit, a Finance Ministry official said on Monday.

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The Guardian - UK

Premium bond holders get a better chance of winning prizes

NS&I has put extra cash into the winners’ pot, but soaring inflation is eroding holders’ cash more quickly

The Hindu

Kerala to raise ₹1,500 crore

It will be done through sale of 12-year bonds

Daily Record

NS&I Premium Bonds draw next month will give savers the chance to win an extra 1.4m tax-free prizes

The odds of each £1 Premium Bond number winning a prize will improve from 34,500 to one to 24,500 to one.

Reuters

Exclusive-Evergrande discussing staggered payments, debt-to-equity swaps for $19 billion offshore bonds-sources

China Evergrande Group is considering repaying offshore public bondholders owed around $19 billion with cash instalments and equity in two of its Hong Kong-listed units, two sources said, as the world's most indebted developer struggles to emerge from its financial crisis.

Daily Record

You could soon be paid £50k to live on one of Scotland's stunning islands

The Scottish Government are hoping to stem the depopulation problem the islands are facing.

Ballotpedia

Alabama voters approve $85 million bond issue to fund public historical sites and state parks

Alabama voters approved Amendment 1, a constitutional amendment, on May 24. Amendment 1 authorized the state to issue up to $85 million in bonds for state parks. With 100% of precincts reporting, the vote was 77%-23%.

Reuters

Russia pushed closer to brink of default after U.S. payment license expires

The United States pushed Russia closer to the brink of a historic debt default on Wednesday by not extending its license to pay bondholders, as Washington ramps up pressure following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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