From Bloomberg – The U.S. and European Union will impose new sanctions as early as today on Russian companies and individuals close to President Vladimir Putin over the escalating crisis in Ukraine, officials said. “We will be looking to designate people who are in his inner circle, who have a significant impact on the Russian .. Read More

From Bloomberg – Investors returned to gold just in time for the longest price rally in a month amid mounting tension over Ukraine. Money managers increased their net-long position in gold in the week ended April 22, snapping a four-week retreat that was the longest this year. The metal climbed in the next three days, .. Read More

From Bloomberg- Employers in the U.S. probably expanded payrolls in April by the most in five months, adding to evidence the world’s largest economy is springing back from a weak start to the year. The Labor Department’s jobs report concludes a busy week on the U.S. economic calendar. The government’s initial tally of first-quarter gross .. Read More