EU unlikely to cut Russia off SWIFT for now, sources say – Reuters 0 (0)

„Urgency and consensus is utmost priority at the moment,“ said an EU diplomat, adding that at this stage it meant no move on SWIFT, because doing so would have such wide-ranging consequences, also in Europe~ We know that cutting Russia off from SWIFT is the ’nuclear option‘ – appears some EU politic

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ECB’s Vasle: Time seems right for policy to start the process of gradual normalisation 0 (0)

Adding that the time is right to move out of crisis mode. I reckon he doesn’t mean it should begin immediately but perhaps imminently. It would help a lot if ECB policymakers can provide more clarity and make up their mind but hey, it is the ECB we are talking about.

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EU reportedly discussing ban of trade in Russian state bonds 5 (1)

At the same time, it is said they are discussing sanctioning hundreds of people as well. Jokes.The hit on bonds may be something to be mindful about for Russian assets but all in all, there’s nothing severe here and there likely won’t be as they would view the latest developments as still not being

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