Thursday, March 17, 2022

The Cost of War

Excerpt from the IMF Blog:

"Russia and Ukraine are major commodities producers, and disruptions have caused global prices to soar, especially for oil and natural gas. Food costs have jumped, with wheat, for which Ukraine and Russia make up 30 percent of global exports, reaching a record."









Source: IMF Blog




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