Bloomberg The Bank of Russia unexpectedly raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points and signalled more tightening as ruble volatility contributed to inflation risks. The benchmark rate was raised to 5%, the Bank of Russia said in a statement. Thirteen economists out of 41 analysts forecast the move, while 28 expected a smaller cut, according to a Bloomberg …

Bloomberg Chinese companies are listing in the US at the fastest pace ever, brushing off tensions between the world’s two biggest economies and the continued risk of being kicked off American exchanges. Firms from the mainland and Hong Kong have raised $6.6 billion through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US this year, a record start to a year and …

Bloomberg Die-hard Tesla Inc investors might be forgiven for wondering why the thrill of owning iconic carmaker’s stock has seemingly disappeared. After all, since catapulting over 700% last year, the shares have barely eked out a 3.4% advance in 2021. Meme stocks like GameStop have pushed Tesla out of the limelight, while Bitcoin has attracted almost all the buzz. But …