Limit on Russian crude was set to increase from $44 a barrel to $70 following supply disruption due to Middle East war

Crude prices stay below $100 a barrel as China’s import cuts help eke out global stockpiles

Central bank’s off-cycle move follows rout in currency and stock market

Also in this newsletter: First discussions on proposals to reduce US tech reliance

The threat from China is rising — and the US president is keeping one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints in suspense

Head of the country’s anti-graft body says €160bn may have been siphoned off during ex-PM’s 16 years in power

Thndr co-founder says 2023 financial crisis a pivotal moment for retail investor customer base that has grown beyond his ‘wildest dreams’

Median price on official portal for resellers has sunk by 20% over the past month

Imports show strong growth as world’s second-biggest economy shakes off impact of energy shock

Also in this newsletter, what’s going on with Rajesh Exports?

Companies rush to develop products and services for rapidly ageing population

Three companies reinstated as US national security risk after sudden removal in February

Armenia is the latest country to leave Moscow’s orbit

Critics warn judicial move against prominent tycoon risks undermining investment in Turkey

Prime minister’s party secures parliamentary majority against Russia-friendly rivals

Results too close to call as rightwing autocrat’s daughter vies with leftist lawmaker

Chinese president to meet Kim Jong Un as North Korean leader steps up nuclear rhetoric

Chinese leader’s first trip to Pyongyang in 7 years comes as regime has stepped up its rhetoric of nuclear expansion

Asia’s fourth-largest economy is in a sweet spot as its biggest companies capitalise on geopolitical trends

Former Chelsea FC owner invited to Kyiv last month in failed attempt to broker direct negotiations