Russia's central bank doubles a key interest rate as sanctions spark economic turmoil Russia's ruble collapsed on Monday as sanctions hit, forcing President Vladimir Putin to hold an emergency meeting with his economic advisers. Bill Chappell
SWIFT ban prevents Russia from moving money easily. It also has unintended effects NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Professor Scheherazade Rehman of George Washington University, about the international banking messaging system known as SWIFT.
Biden sanctions spare Russia's energy sector. What that means for OPEC talks The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has created volatility on global oil markets. The oil cartel OPEC+ has a meeting this week to discuss their output. Camila Domonoske
U.S. and European allies move to cut Russian banks off from SWIFT U.S. and European authorities tightened sanctions on Russia by moving to cut off certain Russian banks from SWIFT, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. Jackie Northam
Will the current sanctions actually push Russia to withdraw from Ukraine? Scott Simon speaks to businessman Bill Browder, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, about sanctions on Russia.
There's just not enough office space in Seattle and Bellevue for the job growth coming The Seattle metro area is booming. It might not seem like it, when you look at our downtowns and see vacant store fronts. But the market for office space in our region tells a different story. Joshua McNichols
The Indicator from Planet Money: What to know about SWIFT Russia faces exclusion from a key bank messaging system known as SWIFT. We walk through what it is, why it's important, and what a ban of Russia from the system could mean for its economy. Darian Woods
Palin's defamation case is part of a conservative strategy to take on the media As Sarah Palin weighs an appeal of the jury verdict in her defamation case against The New York Times, lawyers say her lawsuit is part of a wave of litigation against media outlets. David Folkenflik
Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion. Jeff Dean
Russia faces expulsion from a key tool used in the global banking system SWIFT underpins the global financial system, handling millions of secure messages every day. Cutting Russia off from the SWIFT could have a major impact on its economy, experts say. Bill Chappell