Embargoes and Sanctions

Corporate America Is Not Raring to Return to Russia if Trump Lifts Sanctions

The White House promised “incredible opportunities” if Moscow ended the war in Ukraine. But Russia’s economy is struggling and the business environment is unpredictable.

By Patricia Cohen

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Russia Is Wooing Western Energy Companies, but Will They Return?

Industry experts say Western companies will need to weigh potential access to oil and gas riches against political risks and other hazards of doing business in Russia.

By Stanley Reed

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Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up

The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.

By Eshe Nelson

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Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?

Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler