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Iran FM: Armed Forces Strike in Self-Defense at US-Used Objects
Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi said the country's armed forces are striking in self-defense at objects that America is allowed to use to attack civilian ships and violate ceasefire, warning of an immediate and decisive response to any hostile act.
Russia Finishes Placement of 10-Year Yuan-Denominated OFZ Bonds
The Russian Ministry of Finance has completed the placement of 10-year OFZ bonds denominated in yuan, totaling 10 billion yuan. The bonds are now available for secondary market trading on the Moscow Exchange.
Russia's Finance Ministry to Buy Currency and Gold Worth 208.2B Rubles June 5-July 6
Russia's Ministry of Finance will purchase foreign currency and gold totaling 208.2 billion rubles from June 5 to July 6 under the budget rule, with net daily currency purchases of 5.3 billion rubles.
VTB Analysts Revise Ruble Forecast to 80 per Dollar Through 2026
VTB analysts have revised their ruble forecast, now expecting the currency to trade around 80 per dollar until the end of 2026, according to First Deputy Chairman Dmitry Pianov.
Economic Calendar: Key Data Releases for June 3, 2026
A busy day with services PMIs from major economies, Australian GDP, US ADP employment and ISM services PMI, plus central bank speeches and earnings reports.
Israel Warns Beirut Residents; Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz
Israel has warned residents of southern Beirut to evacuate, threatening stronger strikes if Hezbollah attacks continue. Meanwhile, Iran is prepared to fully block the Strait of Hormuz and activate operations in the Bab el-Mandeb to pressure Israel, according to Tasnim.
US Strikes Iranian Military Sites; Iran Hits US Airbase in Kuwait
CENTCOM reports self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone command posts in Iran and on Qeshm Island. Iran retaliated by hitting a US airbase in Kuwait, according to CBS News. The ceasefire remains in effect per CENTCOM.
Global Manufacturing PMIs and Key Events for June 1
A packed day of global manufacturing PMI releases, Swiss GDP, Eurozone unemployment, and corporate events including CME's BTC volatility futures launch and Binance product announcement.
ECB's Simkus Backs June Rate Hike; Pereira Urges No Delay
ECB policymaker Simkus reiterated support for a rate hike in June, while colleague Pereira called for swift action amid rising consumer price pressures.
China's Central Bank to Create National Clearing House for Digital Yuan
The People's Bank of China plans to establish a national clearing house for e-CNY transactions, modeled on UnionPay, to accelerate international adoption of the digital yuan.
Iran's Rezaei Accuses US President of Third Diplomatic Betrayal
Mohsen Rezaei, former IRGC commander and current military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that the US president is betraying diplomacy for the third time by maintaining a naval blockade and making excessive demands in negotiations.
Fed's Schmid Warns Inflation Still High, Warns Against Ignoring Energy Shock
Federal Reserve's Schmid cautions that U.S. inflation remains elevated and that dismissing the current energy shock as temporary is too risky for the central bank.