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ECB to stick to its guns despite Fed's turn

As the US central bank gears up to wean the economy off oxygen support, its peer across the Pond may be in no rush to get the eurozone out of the intensive care unit, says DW's Ashutosh Pandey.  

Activist investors pressure firms to go green

The pursuit of corporate profits has contributed to the climate crisis, but some believe it can also help solve it. A growing number of shareholders are demanding environmental accountability from their investments.  

Can Ukraine do without gas transit fees?

Ukraine, which like Poland earns gas transit fees, may have to find ways to diversify its own supplies and rethink its function in the European gas system. Until it does, it will continue to depend on Russia.  

No Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine

US State Department spokesman Ned Price said the US would work with Germany to ensure the gas pipeline does not begin operations if Russia invades Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock confirmed.  

Diversion of US gas to EU?

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be the "largest since World War II" and prompt "enormous consequences," the US president has said. Officials are in talks about a diversion of gas to Europe if Russia cuts supplies.  

IMF cuts economic growth outlook for 2022

The dimmer outlook reflects faltering growth in the world’s largest economies, the United States and China. Signaling tough times ahead for households and policymakers, the IMF expects elevated price levels to persist.  

Corruption watchdog: Germany has work to do

Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index has both good and bad news in the struggle against public sector corruption. Germany hasn't budged on the list.  

Data centers' energy use steady despite growth

Data centers that support businesses, internet services and our social media lives use lots of energy. As their numbers grow there is pressure to make them more energy-efficient and reduce their environmental impact.  

Could LNG boost Europe's energy security?

Europe's gas reserves are at their lowest in years just as peak winter demand hits. If Russia were to halt gas deliveries over the Ukraine crisis, could liquefied natural gas (LNG) fill the gap?  

World must 'spend billions' to 'gain trillions'

The pandemic must be contained to protect economic output, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said. Business leaders and policymakers agree that supply chains need to be rebuilt with resilience in mind.  

5 reasons why oil prices could hit $100 a barrel

Oil is trading at a seven-year high as strong demand faces off with supply troubles and waning inventories. For consumers reeling from high energy bills, more pain could be in store with the rally yet to run its course.  

Soaring inflation will hit the most vulnerable

Germans have good reason to worry about rising consumer prices. With inflation at a 30-year high, it's the country's neediest who will be hit the hardest.  

How to punish Moscow over Ukraine threat?

The US and the EU are threatening new sanctions on Moscow over fears about an invasion of Ukraine. Excluding Russian banks from the SWIFT global payments system has been ruled out, according to reports, so what is left?  

Airbus and Boeing face new competition

The duopoly of Western aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing is under pressure. Russia's MC-21 airliner is now certified to fly and China is pushing ahead with plans to enter the international market.  

EU airlines seek relief to avoid 'ghost flights'

The emergence of the omicron variant has slowed air travel on an already weak winter demand, leaving some carriers to experience nearly empty flights. Some EU airlines are hoping for relief from the European Commission.  

City of London dodges Brexit bullet

After warnings that Brexit would dent one of the few sectors where the UK is a global winner — financial services — it turns out the City is relatively unscathed. But some ask if COVID has just delayed the inevitable.