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EU may fund Ukraine reconstruction with Russian oligarchs’ frozen assets

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4 years ago

May 20, 2022

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There are new ideas into how to reconstruct Ukraine as the country buckles after nearly three months of war with Russia

The European Union is considering using the frozen assets of Russian oligarchs to rebuild the war-torn Ukraine.

The European Commission is pledging a €9 billion loan to Kyiv to keep the nation afloat as it defends itself against Russian forces.

European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen spoke to ZDF television revealing that “lawyers are working intensively on finding possible ways of using frozen assets of the oligarchs for the rebuilding of Ukraine” proposing that Russia should also make its contribution.

She also assured that efforts will be put into helping Ukraine with reforms needed for it to join the European Union.

These include changes in rule of law and in the economic and political spheres particularly in battling corruption.

This comes only hours after Europe revealed its plan to reduce its dependence on Russian oil.

The EU sources around 40 per cent of their natural gas and 27 per cent of its imported oil from Russia paying Moscow approximately €400 billion per year.

Europe will begin to invest in pipelines in other countries and increase its reliance on greener energy sources.

The strategy announced in March aims on reducing Europe’s energy dependence on Russia by two thirds just this year.

This all comes amid rising energy costs as businesses deal with increasing financial pressures.

If all goes to plan the EU will have cut all energy ties with Russia by 2030.

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Markets gain momentum ahead of Thanksgiving, with the Dow up 388 points and Oracle rising 4% amid investor optimism.

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November 27, 2025

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Markets gain momentum ahead of Thanksgiving, with the Dow up 388 points and Oracle rising 4% amid investor optimism.

Markets are moving into the Thanksgiving break with strong momentum, as stocks notch four straight days of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 388 points, while the S&P 500 added 0.9%, pushing both indexes toward their best week since June.

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All eyes are now on the Federal Reserve and what potential shifts in interest-rate policy may mean for the markets. U.S. markets will close Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen Friday for a shortened trading session.

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Dow surges 500 points amid rate cut optimism

Dow jumps 569 points on fresh hopes for December rate cut and AI market optimism

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Dow jumps 569 points on fresh hopes for December rate cut and AI market optimism

In Short:
– Dow Jones rose 569 points, reflecting optimism for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
– Alphabet’s stock increased as Meta may invest in AI chips, but Nvidia’s declined amid market concerns.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 569 points or 1.2% on Tuesday, reflecting investor optimism for an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted gains, up 0.8% and 0.4% respectively. This represented a recovery from earlier losses, where the S&P 500 briefly fell by 0.7%.

Markets anticipate an 85% chance of a quarter-point rate cut in December, driven by comments from New York Fed President John Williams, who indicated the possibility of lower rates soon. Investor sentiment strengthened following reports that Kevin Hassett may be appointed as the next Fed chair, potentially resulting in a more lenient monetary policy.

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Alphabet saw its stock rise by over 1% after reports indicated that Meta Platforms might invest in its AI chips. This could signal increased demand for AI technology, benefiting the sector overall. However, Nvidia’s stock fell more than 3%, suggesting concerns about its dominance in the AI chip market.

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Gold prices surge as Central Banks buy big, but risks grow ahead

Gold prices surge as central banks increase demand; risks include a stronger dollar and rising interest rates.

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Gold prices surge as central banks increase demand; risks include a stronger dollar and rising interest rates.

Gold prices are climbing fast as central banks ramp up buying, pushing demand to its highest levels in years. The metal’s reputation as a safe haven is strengthening, especially amid rising geopolitical tensions and global financial uncertainty.

But experts warn the shine could fade. A stronger US dollar and the possibility of rising interest rates may weigh on momentum, making investors question how long the rally can last.

Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax breaks down the drivers behind gold’s surge—from ETF inflows to physical bar demand—and what could send the price sharply higher… or lower.

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