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Venezuela's Crude Oil Exports Surge 61% YoY to 1.25M bpd, Highest in 7 Years
Venezuela's crude oil exports jumped 61% year-on-year in May to 1.25 million barrels per day, the highest level in seven years, driven by rising shipments to the US, India, and Europe after sanctions eased.
Russia's 'Priority 2030' Program Aims to Address Tech Challenges, Says Official
A Russian official stated that the 'Priority 2030' program is designed to create a trigger for understanding markets and the lack of resources, aiming to efficiently use resources to respond to foreign technological challenges.
OPEC Sees Slowing Oil Demand Growth Due to Middle East Conflict, Calls It Insignificant
OPEC acknowledges a slowdown in oil demand growth linked to the Middle East conflict but views the impact as minor. The organization expects the global oil supply-demand balance to normalize by the end of 2026.
Sberbank Executive: Agent AI Could Strengthen Market Concentration Around Major Platforms
Sberbank First Deputy Chairman Alexander Vedyakhin said that the development of agent AI may increase market concentration around the largest platforms, while also creating opportunities for new AI-native companies.
AI Chiefs Urge US Law for Synthetic DNA Screening
Leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Microsoft AI have signed an open letter calling for US legislation to mandate screening of synthetic DNA and RNA orders and customer verification.
MicroStrategy Faces Record $10.8B Unrealized Loss on Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investment has hit a record unrealized loss of $10.8 billion, with the company now down 17% on its position after six years. The news comes as MSTR stock trades 77% below its all-time high.
Kaspersky Lab Developing 'Unhackable' Phone Running Own OS
Kaspersky Lab CEO says the company is working on a smartphone that is impossible to hack, featuring a proprietary operating system and hardware.
Novak: Global Oil Crisis Unprecedented, 12M Bpd Supply Gap Could Lead to Deficit
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the current global oil crisis is unprecedented, with roughly 12 million barrels per day not reaching the market. He warned that a deficit could occur within months if the conflict persists, as Gulf producers cannot increase output if key straits remain blocked.
Russia Oil Output Lower on Refinery Repairs; Diesel Export Ban Possible
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said oil production is below start-of-year levels due to refinery maintenance, but will recover once repairs are completed. He also flagged a potential ban on diesel exports for producers if needed, while noting gasoline price rises remain within inflation.
Russian Lawmaker Says Nabiullina Missed SPIEF Session Due to Objective Reasons
Andrey Makarov, head of the Russian State Duma committee on budget and taxes, stated that Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina had objective reasons for not attending a session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Russian Retail Lending Growth to Resume Only After Key Rate Below 10%
Mikhail Alekseev, CEO of the OKB credit bureau, said that active growth in Russian retail lending will not resume until the central bank's key rate drops to single digits, below 10%.
Russian LPG Exports to Asia Surge 1.5x in Jan–Apr 2026
Russia's exports of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) to Asian countries, including Turkey, rose 1.5 times year-on-year during January–April 2026, according to data.
US House Passes Resolution to Curb Trump's Military Action Against Iran
The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution requiring President Trump to stop military operations against Iran without congressional consent. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a parallel resolution was introduced last month.
US Congress Votes on Tougher Russia Sanctions, 500% Tariffs
A new US bill proposes stricter sanctions on Russia's oil sector, a 500% tariff on Russian imports, and increased military aid to Ukraine.
Russian Energy Sector Fails to Agree on Rosseti Investment Deficit
After a year of discussions, Russian energy market participants have not reached a consensus on closing the deficit in Rosseti's investment program, which exceeds 1 trillion rubles through 2032. Most favor raising the transmission tariff, but the Ministry of Economy opposes.
MyFundedFutures Acquires Equity Stake in Funding Predicts
MyFundedFutures has acquired an equity stake in Funding Predicts, the first prop firm built exclusively for prediction markets, marking a bridge between traditional futures prop trading and Polymarket.
US House Votes to Restrict Trump’s Iran War Powers
The US House of Representatives passed a measure 215-208 to limit President Trump’s ability to engage in military action against Iran without congressional approval, with four Republicans crossing party lines.
SpaceX Files for Largest IPO in History at $135 Per Share
SpaceX plans to sell approximately 555.6 million shares at $135 each in its upcoming IPO, potentially raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.77 trillion, according to SEC filings.
Trump says US close to signing Iran deal, may take uranium soon
President Trump stated that the US is close to signing documents with Iran, possibly within 2-3 weeks or even this weekend, while emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the situation.
Russia Has IPO Pipeline of About 20 Companies, Deputy Finance Minister Says
Russia has a pool of around 20 companies ready for IPOs, many of them tech firms, according to Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Retail Investments on Moscow Exchange Rise 25% in May 2026
Individual investments in securities on the Moscow Exchange reached 195.2 billion rubles in May 2026, up 25% year-on-year, with bonds and mutual funds seeing strong growth.
Sber Exec Compares AI Arms Race to WWI Machine Gun Ban That Failed
Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy chairman of Sber, warned that international efforts to regulate military AI could fail, comparing them to the failed ban on machine guns in World War I.
Rubio Sees No Prospects for Ukraine Agreement, Sides Unyielding
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated he sees no path to a Ukraine agreement as neither side is ready to make necessary concessions, adding that the war with Iran has not disrupted US arms supplies to Ukraine.
Russian Stocks Not Cheap Due to Geopolitical Risk: Moscow Exchange Chair
Sergey Shvetsov, head of the Moscow Exchange supervisory board, said Russian stocks are not cheap today due to persistent geopolitical risk, but will become very cheap once those risks dissipate and foreign investors return.