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Russia’s Finance Minister Siluanov expressed optimism at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, stating that the country’s foreign debt currently stands at just 10%, which he hopes will be fully repaid soon. WATCH

Switzerland will release its May Consumer Price Index (CPI) data at 09:30 Moscow time.

Wheat prices in Russia declined by approximately 22% year-on-year in the second quarter amid a record harvest, according to Kommersant.

Foxconn and Intel form strategic partnership to develop next-generation AI infrastructure

Sales of new passenger cars in Russia increased by 20.5% year-on-year by the end of May 2026, reports Autostat.

Russian stock market faces challenges, says Sergei Shvetsov, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Moscow Exchange. Commenting on the presidential decree to increase market capitalization, Shvetsov noted, "We are moving very quickly, at a good pace, but unfortunately in the other direction." More details can be found at PMEF 2026.

Discussions are underway in Germany regarding the potential restart of Nord Stream pipelines once the conflict in Ukraine concludes, according to the Alternative for Germany party, reports TASS.

The U.S. State Department announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire.

The United States is not consulting with China regarding arms supplies to Taiwan, according to Rubio.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a resolution calling on President Trump to stop military actions against Iran without congressional approval, according to CBS News. The measure now advances to the Senate, which has already introduced its own war powers resolution. President Trump is anticipated to veto the resolution.

U.S. Congress prepares to vote on legislation proposing stricter sanctions against Russia and increased aid to Kyiv. The bill aims to tighten sanctions on Russia's oil sector, impose 500% tariffs on Russian imports, and bolster U.S. military support for Ukraine, according to TASS.

Russia's energy sector stakeholders have not reached an agreement after a year of discussions on how to address the over 1 trillion ruble investment program deficit at "Rosseti" by 2032. The majority favor raising transmission tariffs, but this approach faces resistance from the Ministry of Economy. source

In foreign exchange markets, the Chinese Yuan is trading at 6.77 against the US Dollar, while the Russian Ruble is at 76.6 to the Greenback. Currency values remain volatile as markets react to global developments.

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At the SPIEF, Putin meets with global news agency leaders on the second day. No trade in Brazil. The head of Australia's central bank will speak at 08:00 MSK, followed by Swiss CPI data at 09:30 MSK. ECB President Lagarde is scheduled to speak at 11:00 MSK. US initial jobless claims will be released at 15:30 MSK, with US natural gas storage data due at 17:30 MSK. The Bank of England's governor will speak at 18:40 MSK. SpaceX has launched its IPO roadshow. A new lawsuit has been filed involving Rusagro's founder. GA and GEMA have discussed dividend policies. Earnings reports are expected today from CIEN, LULU, and DOCU.

BitMine has filed for the issuance of preferred shares, according to disclosures. The company's unrealized losses now exceed $9 billion. As the largest corporate buyer of ETH, CEO Tom Lee believes Ethereum is in a "super-bull cycle" expected to last 10 to 15 years.

Polyus to expand ore processing at Blagodatnoye by 90% to 17 million tons annually with new plant Polyus is planning to upgrade its Blagodatnoye mine in Russia, aiming to boost ore processing capacity by 90% to 17 million tons per year through the construction of a new extraction facility. The company’s CEO indicated that the gold processing plant, located in Krasnoyarsk Krai, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The development marks a significant expansion of Polyus’ operational capacity in the region, according to TASS.

A new series on Bitcoin has been launched, exploring various aspects of the cryptocurrency: 1. Market dynamics — examining the interplay of expectations and trading activity. 2. The broader phenomenon of Bitcoin beyond its role as a financial instrument. 3. Technical analysis of Bitcoin’s current market conditions. 4. Assessing potential value through real-world data and metrics. 5. Practical applications of these insights for investors and traders.

Russia cements fintech leadership at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia demonstrated its growing dominance in fintech, showcasing the development of advanced digital banking platforms. Stanislav Bliznyuk, head of T-Technologies, highlighted T-Bank's role in this achievement during the "T-Dvor" session.

Global central banks added 17 tons of gold in April, signaling a return to net buying after significant net sales in March, according to the World Gold Council.