MOSCOW, Jun 27 (PRIME) -- Russian stocks increased on Wednesday backed by oil price growth and positive moods on global floors, analysts said. The MOEX Russia Index rose 1.01% to 2,253.60 and the RTS increased 1.01% to 1,124.84. “The MOEX Russia Index and the RTS index remained on the positive territory by the end of trading on Wednesday and accelerated the increase due to the improvement of the foreign background,” Veles Broker analyst Yelena Kozhukhova said. The ruble appreciated against the dollar and euro by the end of the day, she said. Oil quotations jumped by 2–2.5% being supported by prospects of major restrictions of oil exports from Iran under insistence of the U.S. Trading in the U.S. started with growth of main indices. National top lender Sberbank was the growth leader, with common shares jumping by 4.02% and preferred shares adding 3.02% in correction after a recent decline caused by a dividend gap. Aluminum giant UC RUSAL’s shares soared 3.76% … [Read more...] about Russian stocks rise backed by oil price growth, foreign background
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Can baby oil treat sunburn, can it soothe blistered skin and should you use it to tan?
SUNBURN can be extremely painful and unsightly when it starts to peel. And it can cause permanent damage to the skin if you burn frequently, increasing your risk of developing skin cancer. Can baby oil treat sunburn? While baby oil is great for a range of conditions, it should not be used to treat sunburn. If you have burnt the NHS recommends having a cold bath or shower to cool down the skin, or you can sponge your skin with cold water or hold cold flannel against it. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. And apply soothing lotions, such as those containing Aloe Vera, to moisturise the skin. But they advise: “Apply aftersun lotion to the affected area to moisturise, cool and soothe it. “Don't use greasy or oily products.” This is because oily or greasy products stop heat escaping and can make a burn worse by not letting the area cool down.Is it safe to use on blistered skin? Severe sunburn may require specialist sunburn cream or burn dressings. These can be … [Read more...] about Can baby oil treat sunburn, can it soothe blistered skin and should you use it to tan?
US demand to stop oil trade with Iran not binding for Turkey: Minister
ANKARA The United States’ demand to stop trading oil with Iran is not binding for Turkey, a top Turkish official has said, adding that Turkey would only follow a United Nations decision regarding this issue. During a press meeting in Ankara on June 27, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci noted Turkey would pay attention so that its friend Iran will not face any unfair actions due to such actions. The U.S. has told countries to cut all imports of Iranian oil by November and is unlikely to offer any exemptions, a senior U.S. Department of State official said on June 26 as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on allies to cut off funding to Iran. “The decisions taken by the United States on this issue are not binding for us. Of course, we will follow the United Nations on its decision. Other than this, we will only follow our own national interests. In addition, we will pay attention so our friend Iran will not face any unfair actions,” Zeybekci said. U.S. President … [Read more...] about US demand to stop oil trade with Iran not binding for Turkey: Minister
Trump Lights a Fire Under Oil the Saudis Can’t Douse
President Trump didn't disappoint. His lack of concern about the likely collateral damage from re-imposing sanctions on Iran meant that the latest curbs on the country's oil exports were always likely to be much tougher than the originals.The U.S. is pressing allies to completely halt their purchases of Iranian oil by the end of the wind-down period on Nov. 4.Rather than make waivers of sanctions more difficult to get -- the Obama administration required a 20 percent reduction in purchases every six months -- the Trump team has decided to ditch them altogether. This time, it's all or nothing. At least that's the narrative at the moment.Anyone buying Iranian crude by November can expect to be shut out of the U.S. banking system. Having failed to persuade the other parties to the Iran nuclear deal to abandon it, Trump has decided instead to bully them into acting the way he wants.Oil companies, shippers and insurers can't afford to lose access to dollars or the banking system. … [Read more...] about Trump Lights a Fire Under Oil the Saudis Can’t Douse
Home Bargains recalls Malibu factor 30 sun spray because bottles contain tanning oil and no SPF protection
HOME BARGAINS is recalling bottles of factor 30 Malibu oil because they don't provide protection from the sun. On a poster about the recall in one of its stores, a notice warned that bottles of the dry oil spray were a "risk" to shoppers and advised against using them. The retailer claims that a "limited number" of the bottles were sold after the manufacturer notified the store that they had been incorrectly bottled. A Home Bargains spokesperson said: “We have sold a limited number of products from Malibu Sun that the manufacturer has now notified us have been incorrectly bottled. “These products have only been sold in store and not online. "We’d ask anyone who has bought the Malibu Sun SPF 30 that has a brown flip top lid – not the correct orange spray bottle top – to not use it and return it to us." The recall notice was spotted by an eagle-eyed member of Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK. Customers should not use the oil and return it to … [Read more...] about Home Bargains recalls Malibu factor 30 sun spray because bottles contain tanning oil and no SPF protection