🇨🇳🇷🇺 Amid weak domestic demand, China is increasing its steel exports to Russia. — Ъ

⚠️🇺🇸 In May, the United States recorded a budget deficit of $316 billion, marking the third-largest deficit in history. The 12-month budget deficit has now reached $2 trillion, despite record revenues from tariffs.

🚨 Traders are currently heavily shorting BTC while purchasing ETH, according to Santiment, which cites funding rates in the market.

🇺🇸🇷🇺 Former President Donald Trump did not mention Russia directly during his speech at a closed meeting with NATO leaders in The Hague. This absence of reference comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two nations. For more details, visit BBG.

🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trump's statement that China may purchase both Iranian and American oil signals to Beijing that Washington is interested in collaboration and does not wish to harm the Chinese economy, according to Witkoff. Read more.

📈 BMO has raised its target for the S&P 500, projecting it will reach 6,700 points by the end of 2025.

🚨🇷🇺 Rusal has lost a legal dispute regarding sanctions in a Jersey court. The company's subsidiary has been ordered to pay €213 million to a German bank, according to reports. For more details, click here.

✨ Bit Digital has fully exited Bitcoin mining and will now focus solely on an ETH staking strategy.

⚡️🌎 REN-TV reports that Sarah Connor warned us, but it's too late now. Artificial Intelligence is preparing to turn against humanity.

✨ "Seligdar" will issue its first digital financial assets (DFAs). The holding company promises investors a 20% return with a maturity period of one year. For more details, visit the article here.

🇺🇸🇮🇱 Trump Calls for End to Netanyahu's Corruption Case

Former President Donald Trump urged an end to the corruption proceedings against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a post on his social media platform, TruthSocial, Trump expressed his views on the legal challenges facing the Israeli leader.

🌎 The ongoing escalation of conflict in the Middle East, lasting over ten days, has driven up prices for nitrogen fertilizers on major markets by 11-15% — Ъ.

⚠️🇺🇸 The US dollar has weakened amid reports that Trump might replace Powell as Fed Chair earlier than expected, according to Bloomberg. The dollar is experiencing its worst first half of the year in 40 years, with the dollar index (DXY) dropping over 10% since the start of the year. The White House stated yesterday that the dollar's decline is due to a combination of several factors.

⚠️🇯🇵 Foreign investors have become net sellers of Japanese stocks for the first time in 12 weeks. This shift in trading activity marks a significant change in sentiment among overseas investors. For more details, visit RTRS.

🌍 The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) forecasts that the key interest rate of the Bank of Russia will reach 18% by the end of 2025.

🇷🇺 Economists believe it is realistic for the Central Bank of Russia to lower the key interest rate to between 16% and 18%, according to a report by "Izvestia." This potential adjustment reflects ongoing economic assessments and trends within the country. For further details, visit Izvestia.

🇷🇺 Coal production in Russia decreased by 3% in May, falling below 35 million tons. However, year-to-date figures remain positive, driven by increases in energy and lignite coal output, according to Vedomosti.

🇨🇳 By 2026, China is projected to surpass Australia and become the world's largest producer of lithium for batteries, according to a forecast by consulting firm Fastmarkets.

✨ The SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announced that the possibility of "in-kind redemptions" for crypto ETFs is on the horizon. This means that investors will have the option to withdraw assets from ETFs not just in cash but also in the underlying asset—cryptocurrency.

🇯🇵 Japan has set a new record for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), reaching $232 billion in the first half of 2025. This significant achievement is driving a rebound in deal-making across Asia, marking a notable increase in financial activity in the region. For more details, visit the source.

🇪🇺 Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been insisting for the past 24 hours that he did not refer to former President Donald Trump as "daddy." Rutte's statement has sparked discussions and debates, though the context remains unclear. The incident highlights the ongoing complexities in international relations and communication among world leaders. Further details may emerge as the situation develops.