🎮 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.
🚫 The Russian government is considering a ban on cryptocurrency mining in the southern parts of the Transbaikal Territory and Buryatia until 2031. This potential restriction aims to regulate the growing industry in these regions, as reported by Kommersant.
⚠️🇺🇦 A massive drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow and the surrounding region is ongoing.
Yesterday, it was announced that Moscow would respond to such attacks.
In light of this situation, all eyes are on Trump's comments.
Yesterday, it was announced that Moscow would respond to such attacks.
In light of this situation, all eyes are on Trump's comments.
🚀 Donald Trump Jr. stated at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas that he believes the rally in BTC is still in its early stages. He expects long-term growth to continue, although corrections are anticipated.
🛢🇷🇺🇹🇷🇪🇺 Russia significantly increased its pipeline gas supplies to Turkey by 16% year-on-year in the period from January to April, reaching 8.8 billion cubic meters, according to calculations by TASS based on Eurostat data.
🌎 The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is set to sign free trade agreements with Mongolia and the UAE in June 2025, according to reports from the Ministry of Economic Development.