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How the West is grounding the jets of Russian Oligarchs

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4 years ago

April 12, 2022

It’s no secret that Russia has seen a series of ever strengthening sanctions in recent weeks, but now Western leaders are turning their attention to multi-million-dollar Russian-owned jets

Western countries desperate to stunt the growth of Putins war effort are targeting his high value friends.

Those with affiliations or wealth accumulated in relation to the Russian leadership are being affected by these sanctions in more ways than one.

The West is targeting the assets of those closest to Putin

A total of 18 Russian aircraft have been deregistered

Among those aircraft include iconic Boeing 767’s to Bombardier High-Speed Corporate jets.

Even helicopters are being targeted.

Boeing planes owned by Russian oligarchs among those targeted.

How are the aircraft seized by the West?

The western efforts of de-registration make it not only difficult for owners of the aircraft to make use of airspace, but also to maintain and upkeep these incredible machines.

Violations of that de-registration extend to those providing any form of service to sanctioned aircraft.

The British government has also reportedly detained two jets owned by sanctioned Russian-born billionaire Eugene Shvidler a detainment that is apparently “indefinite”

It is common for high-net-worth individuals to own aircraft via offshore holding companies mudding their ownership and making it harder to identify the true user of the aircraft and their international movements.

A popular jurisdiction to host aircraft is the “Isle of Man” – an area which has allowed billionaires to save big on sales taxes whilst flying, buying, or selling planes, choppers and jets.

However, authorities are putting those perks on ice. As more of these planes become “stateless” meaning they are impossible to insure as the US and EU maintains its efforts to dissuade Russia from the conflict.

Adding to the headaches of oligarchs is the fact that leading manufacturers including Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier have also announced that they will suspend business with Russian companies and individuals, meaning simple repairs or replacing parts and crew becomes almost an illegal practice.

A long list of oligarchs and their Airships remain grounded across the globe as this war drags on.

All whilst Russia makes plans to reengage Ukrainian forces after initial attacks proved more difficult than predicted.

What is becoming clear is that those who have benefited from Putin’s regime will no longer be able to go about their business and continue to profit due to this unprovoked war in Ukraine.

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U.S. markets mixed as tech slumps and Fed moves spark uncertainty

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

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3 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

US equity markets posted mixed results as technology stocks fell, reflecting growing concerns about AI disruptions. The delay of key labour data has added to market uncertainty, especially with President Trump’s recent appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX joins us to discuss how these shifts could influence monetary policy, corporate FX strategies, and the broader financial landscape.

We also dive into FX trends, euro-area inflation signals, and Australian dollar movements, exploring what these developments mean for investors worldwide.

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Tech stocks and Bitcoin tumble amid market uncertainty and rising job concerns

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

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3 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

Wall Street took a sharp hit Thursday as technology stocks and Bitcoin plunged, reigniting worries over the job market and global economic stability. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com breaks down how Alphabet and Qualcomm’s earnings may signal broader tech weakness.

Bitcoin’s recent drop also rattled crypto markets, with Coinbase shares falling sharply. Rodda explains how much of the decline is driven by market fundamentals versus shifting investor sentiment, and how rising AI expenditures are affecting investor confidence in tech.

The surge in unemployment claims, coupled with falling bond yields, is prompting concern over overall market stability.

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S&P 500 dips as tech stocks struggle with AMD leading losses

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

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4 days ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

The S&P 500 fell as technology stocks faced intense selling pressure, dragging the broader market lower. AMD shares were particularly hard hit, falling 17% after its first-quarter forecast disappointed analysts.

Software names including Oracle and CrowdStrike also struggled, although Microsoft found some stability amid the sell-off.

Investors are now focused on Alphabet, which is set to report earnings after the bell Wednesday.

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