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Russia Has IPO Pipeline of About 20 Companies, Deputy Finance Minister Says
Russia has a pool of around 20 companies ready for IPOs, many of them tech firms, according to Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Retail Investments on Moscow Exchange Rise 25% in May 2026
Individual investments in securities on the Moscow Exchange reached 195.2 billion rubles in May 2026, up 25% year-on-year, with bonds and mutual funds seeing strong growth.
Sber Exec Compares AI Arms Race to WWI Machine Gun Ban That Failed
Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy chairman of Sber, warned that international efforts to regulate military AI could fail, comparing them to the failed ban on machine guns in World War I.
Rubio Sees No Prospects for Ukraine Agreement, Sides Unyielding
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated he sees no path to a Ukraine agreement as neither side is ready to make necessary concessions, adding that the war with Iran has not disrupted US arms supplies to Ukraine.
Russian Stocks Not Cheap Due to Geopolitical Risk: Moscow Exchange Chair
Sergey Shvetsov, head of the Moscow Exchange supervisory board, said Russian stocks are not cheap today due to persistent geopolitical risk, but will become very cheap once those risks dissipate and foreign investors return.
Russia's Manturov Sets Goals for New United Microelectronics Corp
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov outlined the objectives of the newly formed United Microelectronics Corporation 'Element', focusing on resource consolidation, full-cycle production, and workforce development to achieve technological sovereignty.
Aave CEO: Every Bank Is Now Involved in DeFi; BlackRock CEO Calls It a Trillion-Dollar Revolution
Aave's CEO says all banks are engaged in DeFi, while BlackRock's CEO calls DeFi and tokenization a revolution for trillions in investments. The World Economic Forum urged adoption in 2024, and BIS has been studying the tech since 2021.
Sberbank First Deputy Chair: Key Rate Must Be at Least 10% to Match Real Rate
Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy chairman of Sberbank, stated that Russia's key rate should be at least 10% to align with the real rate for enterprises and stimulate lending.
Iran warns US against overstepping in talks or ceasefire
Mohsen Rezai, former IRGC commander and current military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, warned that Iran will not allow the US to overstep in negotiations or ceasefire processes, threatening a barrage of missiles and drones in response to any aggression.
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 to Host US Delegation for First Time Since 2018
The 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will take place June 3-6, with over 20,000 participants from more than 130 countries. A US delegation led by Rodney Cook is expected to attend for the first time since 2018.
Russian Minister Manturov Hails Gold Miners’ Entry into Rare Earths
Russia’s industry minister says the growing participation of gold-mining companies in rare and rare-earth metal projects is a positive trend.
Cliffwater Private Credit Fund Sees 17% Redemption Requests, Limits Withdrawals
Cliffwater Private Credit Fund, with $33 billion in assets, faced a 17% redemption request rate, prompting it to limit withdrawals as record outflows resumed.
US Proposes Minimum 10% Tariffs on Imports from Major Trading Partners
The United States is reportedly proposing new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from most major trading partners, following an investigation into goods allegedly produced using forced labor.
Manturov discusses tech leadership, imports, drones, and more ahead of PMEF
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov gave a wide-ranging interview to Kommersant ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, covering technology leadership, parallel imports, recycling fees, aviation, microelectronics, automotive, shipbuilding, metallurgy, marketplaces, military drones, and space programs.
Florida Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over Alleged Deceptive Promotion of ChatGPT to Teens
Florida's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of aggressively marketing ChatGPT to minors while concealing risks such as providing suicidal guidance and aiding crime planning.
Rubio: US Taiwan Policy Unchanged; $14B Arms Transfer Still Considered
US Secretary of State Rubio stated that American policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged during Trump's trip to China, and that a $14 billion arms transfer to Taiwan is still under consideration. Separately, Taipei Times reports Taiwan will purchase $280 million in weapons from the US in 2026.
Russia registers first Atom electric cars as underground parking ban begins
Russian electric car brand Atom saw its first vehicles registered in May, according to Autostat. Separately, a ban on electric vehicles entering underground parking lots in residential complexes and hypermarkets took effect June 1, per Gazeta.
Rubio: Iran Deal Could Be Imminent; Iranian Official Warns War ‘Inevitable’
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio suggested a nuclear deal with Iran could be reached within days, while a high-ranking Iranian military official told CBS that renewed war with the U.S. appears unavoidable.
Iran Signals Nuclear Talks Flexibility, Then Denies Negotiations
US Secretary of State Rubio suggests Iran may discuss previously refused nuclear program elements, while Iran's state news agency TASNIM insists no talks with the US are taking place.
US Diesel Inventories at Risk of Critical Level by August, Goldman Warns
Goldman Sachs warns that US diesel inventories may drop to critically low levels by August if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve. Current stocks are at their lowest since 2003.
Russia's Housing Project Finance Portfolio Rises 1% in Q1 2026 to 10.3 Trln Rubles
The portfolio of project financing for housing construction in Russia grew by 1% in the first quarter of 2026 to 10.3 trillion rubles, according to the central bank. Growth rates have been low for the past two quarters.
Israel and Lebanon Trade Strikes Despite Trump Ceasefire Call
Both Lebanon and Israel report mutual attacks despite President Trump's declared ceasefire, raising doubts about the truce's effectiveness.
Israel Accuses Hezbollah of Violating Ceasefire with Attacks
Israel's Foreign Ministry reports that Hezbollah continues to violate the ceasefire agreement by launching rocket and drone attacks from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
IEA: Oil Stock Draws to Persist if Hormuz Stays Blocked
The International Energy Agency warns that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, global oil inventories will keep falling through the end of summer. While American supply has outperformed, it can only partly offset Middle East losses, and high prices are starting to dent fuel demand.