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Iran Adviser Accuses Trump of Pressuring Over Nuclear Deal
An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader criticized Trump for pressuring Iran to accept U.S. conditions while keeping Iranian terms vague, stating the current draft contains ambiguities that must be resolved.
Silver Rebounds from Weekly Lows but Holds Below 50-Day SMA
Silver (XAG) bounced off weekly lows near $72.47 and climbed above $74.00, gaining over 1.70%, as mixed market sentiment saw rotation out of tech stocks into other sectors amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Chinese Investors Dump Hong Kong Stocks at Record Pace, Rotate Into AI and Semiconductors
Hong Kong equity ETFs listed in China posted a record $3.7 billion in outflows last week, marking the fifth consecutive weekly outflow. Investors are rotating into China-listed semiconductor and AI stocks.
Zelenskiy: Russia Cannot Occupy Donetsk This Year; Decision on War Lies with Putin
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy stated that Russia will not be able to occupy the Donetsk region this year and warned that Ukraine will continue fighting if Moscow refuses to end the war, placing the decision on Putin.
WTI Crude Oil Slips Amid Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell nearly 3% on Thursday after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon eased Middle East tensions, breaking a three-day winning streak.
Zelenskiy Calls for Ceasefire, Proposes Talks with Putin Under US Monitoring
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy published an open letter to Vladimir Putin calling for an end to the war, proposing a bilateral meeting, and stating Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire during talks with US monitoring.
Fed's Schmid: Inflation Biggest Risk, May Need Higher Rates
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid named inflation the top threat to the US economy and hinted that further rate hikes might be necessary to control price pressures.
Gold Rises Over 1% as Oil Slide Eases Inflation Concerns
Gold (XAU/USD) gained more than 1% on Thursday, driven by a sharp decline in oil prices that reduced inflationary pressures and supported risk appetite amid hopes for a US-Iran resolution.
Fed's Schmid: Interest Payments Eat $1 in $7 of Spending, AI Aids Rural Economies
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari (note: this is an error in the source, should be Schmid) warns that interest on federal debt now consumes one-seventh of federal spending, calling for a fix. He also says AI could boost rural areas by lowering barriers to remote entrepreneurship.
Fed's Schmid: Energy Costs a Key Inflation Driver, Oil Prices a Political Factor
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Schmid said that energy costs remain a major driver of inflation, adding that the duration of high oil prices is a political variable as the central bank continues its longstanding fight to bring inflation down.
Fed’s Daly: Inflation Still Driven by Energy and Tariffs, Policy Focused on 12-Month Outlook
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly stated that current inflation pressures remain driven by energy prices and tariff effects, and that monetary policy is focused on the 12-month outlook rather than long-term AI impacts.
Fed's Daly: Inflation Remains Top Priority, Outlook Uncertain
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly reiterates that returning inflation to target is the Fed's primary concern, while highlighting uncertainty over the economic outlook and the path of interest rates.
Nvidia and Chip Index Diverge on Nearly Half of Trading Days
Nvidia (NVDA) and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) have moved in opposite directions on roughly 50% of trading sessions over the past 50 days, the highest divergence since the 2022 bull market began.
VTB Proposes Attracting Asian Investors for Large Russian Projects
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, VTB deputy chairman Vitaly Sergeychuk suggested partnering with Asian investors, particularly Chinese, to fund capital-intensive projects through a model that exchanges financing and technology for long-term product purchase contracts.
S&P 500 ETF VOO First to Hit $1 Trillion in AUM
The VOO ETF has become the first exchange-traded fund to surpass $1 trillion in assets under management, fueled by $69 billion in inflows so far in 2026.
BNY: Middle East Conflict Now Main Driver of Global Outlook
BNY's Bob Savage says the OECD sees the Middle East conflict as the primary shaper of the global outlook, with surging energy and input prices boosting inflation and weighing on growth.
Alfa-Bank Partners with DelExpress, Increases Credit Limit for Logistics Investments
Alfa-Bank has signed a strategic partnership agreement with logistics operator DelExpress, including a credit limit increase to support two new investment projects in the fertilizer and automotive sectors.
Russia's Central Bank Weighs Restrictions on Early Redemption of 'People's Bonds'
The Bank of Russia is considering revising the terms of 'people's bonds', with First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin discussing possible restrictions on early redemption in an interview with Radio RBC.
Russia and US to Sign Agreement on Alaska-Chukotka Tunnel Design
Russia’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev announced at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Russia and the US will sign an agreement to design a tunnel connecting Chukotka and Alaska.
Russia eyes top-3 global quantum tech position by 2030s
Ekaterina Solntseva, Rosatom's director for quantum technologies, says Russia has coordinated efforts nationwide — akin to the 1940s atomic project — and is now targeting the top three quantum nations within the next decade.
US Think Tanks Propose New Cyber Force Branch with $10-11B Budget
A joint report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) recommends creating a separate Cyber Force under the US Department of Defense, consolidating digital resources from Cyber Command and other branches. The new unit could reach initial operational readiness in 12-18 months with a starting budget of $10-11 billion.
Ostrovok Valuation Estimated at 20-30 Billion Rubles Amid Tourism Boom
Experts value Russian hotel booking service Ostrovok at 20–30 billion rubles. A potential sale comes as the tourism sector sees strong growth, with collective accommodation revenues up 16% YoY, exceeding 1 trillion rubles.
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.