🛢️ The United States has exported more LNG to Asia than to Europe for the second consecutive month, according to data from the US Department of Energy, reports TASS.

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Research by Banki.ru reveals the Chinese yuan has surpassed the euro in the currency preferences of investors and counterparts in Russia.

🚫 Binance will halt deposits and withdrawals in hryvnia through Fiat Trade UAH and remove the USDT/UAH spot trading pair from its listing.

🛢 Oil traders are rapidly increasing their bets on a price drop, as reported by BBG. On Tuesday, the volume in put options on Brent surpassed approximately 764,000 contracts, marking a record high, according to preliminary data from ICE Futures Europe.

🚫🛢 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed in a Wall Street Journal interview having a phone conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump about diesel fuel. Zelensky emphasized, "Listen, our lives are more important than energy prices."

⚠️🧠 A recent Politico survey reveals that nearly 50% of Americans believe artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction.

📰 Indonesia's central bank interest rate remains steady at 5.75%, meeting expectations and matching the previous figure.

❗️🇦🇿 The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has announced that its interest rate remains steady at 6.5%, unchanged from the previous rate.

📈 Germany's composite PMI rose to 53.8 from 51.8, indicating growth in economic activity. Meanwhile, the manufacturing PMI slightly fell to 53.8 from 54.3, showcasing a minor slowdown in the sector. The services PMI saw a significant increase to 52.9 from 49.7, reflecting an improvement in the services industry.

🔝✨ Open interest in crypto futures on the Hyperliquid exchange has reached a record $18 billion as more traders enter the market, aiming for wealth by trading with leverage ranging from 50x to 100x.

📰 The correlation between the SP500 and U.S. 10-year bond yields has reached a record low for this century. Under Trump's leadership, stocks are rising despite the dangerously strong increase in yields.

📉 Eurozone's economy shows signs of improvement. The Composite PMI climbed to 53.1 from a previous 52. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing PMI remains steady at 52.7, and the Services PMI increased to 53 from 51.6.

🌎 The OECD forecasts global GDP growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027. China's GDP is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2026 and 4.2% in 2027. Eurozone GDP will increase by 1.0% in both years. The U.S. GDP is projected to rise by 2.2% in 2026 and 2.1% in 2027. India's GDP forecast is raised to 7.1% for 2026. Britain's GDP is expected to grow by 1.1% in 2026 and 1.0% in 2027.

🌎 OECD anticipates the Bank of Japan will raise its key rate to 2% by the end of 2027. The Bank of England is expected to maintain its rates for most of 2027, with a potential rate cut as the next move. The OECD also predicts the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank will hike rates once more this year before holding them steady until 2027.

⚠️🧠 OECD warns that expectations for AI investments may not be met. Planned capital expenditures by major tech and cloud computing firms continue to rise rapidly. Current investment plans anticipate significant future profits, particularly for semiconductor manufacturers. More details can be found in the report.

⚠️🌎 Central banks worldwide may need further rate hikes if inflation continues to accelerate due to rising energy prices, according to the OECD.

🚨🇷🇺 Updated forecasts from the Russian Ministry of Economic Development reveal that gas production in Russia is projected to reach 683.1 billion cubic meters in 2026, with estimates for 2027-2029 lowered. Average contract prices are expected to be $313.3 per thousand cubic meters in 2026, dropping to $271.8 in 2027. Meanwhile, gas export forecasts have been reduced from 122.6 million tons to 98.5 million tons for this year. Passenger traffic for Russian airlines is anticipated to decline by 0.3% in 2026.

🔼🛢🇷🇺 The Russian Ministry of Economic Development has announced that wholesale gas prices in Russia will be indexed 3 percentage points above inflation from 2027 to 2029. This decision reflects the government's strategy to adjust energy prices in line with economic trends.

🚨 Oil prices, inflation, population income growth, and GDP are under the spotlight in a new forecast from the Ministry of Economic Development. For detailed insights, visit here. Additionally, you can access the official release of the Ministry by clicking this link.