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Gold surges to 15-month high as attack on Ukraine boosts havens

  Bloomberg Gold surged to the highest since 2020 after Russian forces attacked targets across Ukraine, triggering the worst security crisis in Europe since World War II and crushing risk sentiment. President Vladimir Putin vowed to “demilitarise” Ukraine and replace its leaders, while the West threatened additional sanctions in response. US President Joe Biden announced he would impose “further consequences” …

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Wind power is back in Europe as storms spur record output

Bloomberg Wind power is making a comeback in Europe as three named stormed battered the region in recently, helping ease reliance on fossil fuels just as tensions over Ukraine are running high. Turbines in the European Union generated a record 14.9 terawatt-hours of electricity last week, with Germany producing the most wind power ever, according to data from research institute …

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US mask mandate for flights likely to be extended: Union

  Bloomberg The largest union representing US flight attendants expects a federal order mandating face masks for air passengers and other travellers will be extended again, even as a growing number of states and businesses lift restrictions. The requirement is set to expire on March 18 after being extended three times since it first was imposed in February 2021 as …

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