⚠️🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia of a response to strikes on Ukraine, stating, "This will happen. Strike drones, interceptors, cruise missiles, and Ukrainian ballistics are key elements," during his evening address. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that those who choose to "hooligan" in Russia with drone attacks will face consequences, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
🇷🇺 In 2025, Russia is expected to earn more from exporting energy resources and raw materials to the EU than Europe spends on military aid to Kyiv. According to Bild, the sanctions against Russia have minimal impact on the country.
🎮 Apple is set to launch a dedicated gaming app for its devices, aiming to compete with major industry players like Nintendo and Sony. The new app is expected to debut shortly after the arrival of the Switch 2. This move marks a significant step for Apple in the gaming market, as the company seeks to enhance its presence in the competitive landscape. For further details, visit Bloomberg.
🌍 World central bankers gather in Tokyo for Day 2 of their meetings. Switzerland observes a trading holiday for Ascension Day. New Zealand's central bank will announce its interest rate at 05:00 Moscow time, followed by a press conference at 06:00. Russia's central bank will release its financial stability overview at 15:00. An OPEC+ ministerial meeting is scheduled for 16:30. The U.S. will release the Richmond Manufacturing Index at 17:00 and FOMC minutes at 21:00. Vice President Vance will speak at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, which is currently in its second day.
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💥🇺🇸 Fannie Mae shares surged by 43%, while Freddie Mac experienced a remarkable 60% increase. This surge follows discussions surrounding Trump's plans for the privatization of both government-sponsored enterprises. The potential changes in policy have sparked…
🇺🇸 Trump announced that mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be privatized, but they will retain government guarantees.
🚨 New Zealand's central bank has maintained its interest rate at 3.25%, matching expectations and down from the previous rate of 3.5%.
⚠️🇯🇵 A recent auction for Japan's 40-year bonds revealed the lowest demand since November 2024, according to BBG.
💥🇷🇺 Metallurgists are bouncing back from the bottom. The prices of steel semi-finished products have begun to rise, according to reports. For more details, visit Kommersant.
🛢️ Today, the ministers of OPEC+ will hold a scheduled online meeting at 15:30 Vienna time (16:30 Moscow time). According to RTRS, citing sources among delegates, OPEC+ countries are likely to agree on a further increase in oil production in July.
🇺🇸🇷🇺 Trump has not yet decided whether to impose new sanctions against Russia. He is concerned that Moscow may abandon ceasefire negotiations if new economic sanctions are threatened, according to Politico.
🌍 Former President Donald Trump's statements and actions suggest a desire to divide the world into spheres of influence with Russia and China, according to a report by the New York Times. This perspective raises questions about the future of global diplomacy and alliances as tensions between these major powers evolve. For more details, visit NYT.