The Business News Headlines 31 March 2022

It is the final day of March and it was a first quarter bust for the stock market as inflationary pressures, the war in Ukraine and renewed concerns regarding the next COVID variant took its toll. Here's what we've got for you today:

• President Biden urges oil companies to produce more oil;
• Or pay a fee for idle oil wells;
• The price of oil fell today by over $7 a barrel;
• Ford and GM to halt production at two plants;
• If gas prices continue to go up what will American's do?
• The Russian Ruble is up in value. How is that possible?
• Amazon and unions back in the news;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Age, diversity and corporate profit...it's a match.

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