Business Perspectives on the Ukraine Conflict

Volkswagen chief Herbert Diess has called for the EU to pursue a negotiated settlement to the Ukraine War for the sake of Europe’s economy, Goldman Sachs has paused new Spac offerings, and an historic election victory by Northern Ireland’s Sinn Féin Party has overturned more than a century of unionist dominance in the region.

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Emerging markets hit by ‘toxic’ mix of rising rates and slower growth

VW chief’s call for settlement to end war draws outrage from Kyiv

Goldman Sachs pauses work on new Spacs after SEC takes tougher stance

Sinn Féin wins historic victory in Northern Ireland

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