Defence investing booms from war in Ukraine
A third of ESG funds in Europe and the UK have increased their investments in the sector
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How have recent European elections impacted energy?
Morningstar’s Tancrede Fulop analyses how government shake-ups in the UK and France will affect the utilities sector
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DWS shutters its Russia ETF
As underlying index is set to be scrapped in Q1 2023
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European Commission threatens cap on energy company revenues
‘In these times, profits must be shared and channelled to those who need it the most’ says Ursula von der Leyen
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EC pledges nearly €1bn to boost Europe’s defences
‘Notably in space, cyber and various high-end capabilities’
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Divisions emerge as Europe plots to end Russian oil imports
As German exports to Russia hit two-year low
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Russian invasion of Ukraine disastrous for fund performance
Only five funds – out of 1,115 – managed to remain top quartile in Q1
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Euro GDP growth hits 5% but clouds remain on horizon
‘The strength of the recovery remains dependent on future developments related to the Covid-19 and, importantly, to the geopolitical situation’
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Germany struggles to wean itself off Russian energy
Amid fears of job losses, hits to production and shutdowns
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Biggest medium-term threat to stock market is Russia-Ukraine
Four in 10 say it is the biggest concern over the next five years
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EU moves to reduce reliance on Russian gas by 2030
It has outlined price regulation, state aid, and tax measures
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Western sanctions on Russia begin to bite
As the Bank of Russia says ‘the volume of banknotes ready for loading into ATMs is more than sufficient’