Bloomberg The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board gave its unanimous support to a proposal to create a record $650 billion of new reserves for its members, bringing the plan to increase resources for nations struggling with the pandemic one step closer to final approval. All members attending the meeting of the executive board — composed of 24 individuals from IMF …

Bloomberg Oil posted its fifth straight weekly gain, the longest winning streak since December, as demand recovers and supplies continue tighten in the US and China. Futures in New York rise 3.4% this week to the highest level since October 2018. Demand continues to rebound while the market expects output will only get a modest increase from the Opec+ alliance, …

Bloomberg The US and Germany want to conclude a deal by August to blunt Moscow’s geopolitical gains once the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is finished, with the two sides exploring ways to shore up Ukraine’s energy sector and deter Russian aggression through the threat of sanctions. The agreement, which some officials hope to have ready for Chancellor Angela …