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MOEX Index rises after Bank of Russia cuts key rate to 14%

As of 1:30 p.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index was up by 0.35% at 2,152.57 points, while the RTS Index was up by 0.35% at 864.88 points

Gilts Caught Between Twin Risks From Burnham Debut and Oil Shock

Britain’s bond traders have spent Andy Burnham’s first week in office trying to price two different forces: the spending ambitions of his new government and the impact of oil prices hovering near $100 a barrel.

S&P 500 Futures Steady as Big Tech Rebounds, Oil Dips Below $100

US equity futures on Friday were little changed, indicating stocks are poised to steady from the deepest one-day drop in a month, as Brent crude prices fell below $100 a barrel and a selloff in Big Tech shares eased.

Ruble’s rise slows following regulator’s decision to cut key rate to 14% per annum

In particular, prior to the publication of the regulator’s decision, the yuan exchange rate stood at 11.47 rubles, according to data as of 1:25 p.m. Moscow time

Europe wins and Brazil loses in Trump tariff overhaul

Some countries are relatively better off but the reprieve may only be temporary

Sierra Leone: How Sierra Leone's Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy

[Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets.

When is an apology not an apology? When it comes from an AI boss with an out-of-control chatbot | Marina Hyde

An incident in which an autonomous OpenAI agent hacked a startup either confirms that the end is nigh – or that the product is just amazingly sophisticated Throughout history, many things have been seen by terrified populaces as a…

BP nears deal to sell solar business Lightsource to Kuwait-backed group

Qualitas Energy and investment arm of sovereign wealth fund in advanced talks to purchase renewables business

Study: Argentina’s Minimum Wage Has Lost 40% of Its Value Under Milei

Argentina’s Labour Market Under Pressure Key Facts —Real decline. Argentina’s minimum wage purchasing power fell 39.7% between November 2023 and May 2026, per UBA’s IIEP institute. —Crisis comparison. Current purchasing power sits below…

Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport Is Getting Its First Hotel

Tourism Infrastructure Key Facts —First on-site hotel. The new project will be the first hotel physically integrated at Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO), not merely nearby. —Operator announcement. Airport operator AERIS confirmed the plan, as…

Argentina’s Economy Contracts Again in May, Exposing Uneven Recovery

Argentina’s Fragile Rebound Key Facts —Monthly contraction. Economic activity fell 0.5% in May from April, the second consecutive monthly decline. —Year-on-year growth missed forecasts. The economy grew just 0.2% from May 2025, far below…