Kiev has stopped flows via a key transit point, raising fears of European energy shortages Ukraine’s gas network operator on Wednesday stopped the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe through one of its key cross-border stations, citing “interference by the occupying [Russian] forces.” Here is what this development means for the European gas market…

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Germany’s crucial construction sector has been on the brink of collapse, putting in jeopardy the overall economy. The Economist reported that last week, citing housing giant Vonovia. The report says the sector makes up 12% of the country’s GDP and employs a million construction workers.