⚠️🇺🇸 Protests erupted in Los Angeles today as demonstrators gathered to voice their concerns over various social issues. Tensions flared in several neighborhoods, leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement. Authorities are urging calm while monitoring the situation closely. The events are part of a broader wave of demonstrations across the country, reflecting growing public discontent. Community leaders are calling for dialogue to address the underlying issues fueling the unrest.
📉 Analysts surveyed by RIA Novosti predict that the key rate of the Central Bank of Russia will gradually decline until the end of the year. At the board meeting in July, the regulator is expected to reduce the rate by another 1 percentage point.
🇺🇸 Qualcomm is set to acquire British firm Alphawave for $2.4 billion. The deal reflects Qualcomm's strategy to expand its portfolio and strengthen its position in the semiconductor industry. This acquisition highlights the growing trend of consolidation in the tech sector as companies seek to enhance their capabilities and market reach.
⚡ "Rosseti" is seeking an increase in the wholesale electricity market to fund the construction of new power lines, according to a report. For more details, visit Kommersant.
🛢🇪🇺🇷🇺 European authorities express their commitment to completely cease purchases of Russian gas. American investor Lynch claims that if he acquires the Nord Stream 2, the pipeline will become operational.
⚠️🇪🇺🇺🇸🇷🇺 The EU may vote on new sanctions against Russia on June 20, provided that the United States agrees to coordinate positions on the matter, according to Politico.
⚠️🇹🇷 The Turkish lira has fallen below 2 rubles for the first time in history. This significant decline reflects ongoing economic challenges faced by Turkey, raising concerns among investors and economic analysts. The lira's depreciation continues to impact trade and financial stability in the region. For more details, visit source.
💰 In the United States, the issuance of junk bonds has reached a record high. In the first week of June alone, the volume of such bonds issued amounted to $8.6 billion, surpassing the total for the entire month of April. In May, companies issued $32 billion in junk bonds, as reported by JPMorgan.
🚗 On June 11, Xpeng will launch global sales of the G7 electric car, the first vehicle equipped with Level 3 artificial intelligence.
⚠️🇪🇺 NATO Secretary General Rutte is set to deliver a speech in London, emphasizing the need for a 400% increase in air and missile defense within the North Atlantic Alliance. — RTRS