June 1 – Former President Donald Trump reportedly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with strong language over the escalation in Lebanon during a phone call, Axios reports.

U.S. stocks have never experienced a "peak" in June, according to data covering 1950 to 2025.

Global money supply M2 has increased by more than $17 trillion, fueling ongoing inflation pressures in leading economies, a development rarely highlighted by analysts.

Speculators bet on U.S. gas exchange prices declining for the first time since 2024, citing increased domestic production and expected export decreases, Bloomberg reports.

Strategy CEO Phong Le indicates company may sell Bitcoin if advantageous to shareholders, despite long-term accumulation strategy, in FOX interview.

USD/CNY at 6.77; USD/RUB at 75.32.

Australia, Japan, China, and India to release May Manufacturing PMI data, starting at 02:00 MSK. Switzerland to announce Q1 2026 GDP at 10:00 MSK. Eurozone, Germany, and U.K. to report Manufacturing PMI figures. Russia to hold a financial stability press conference at 15:00 MSK. U.S. to release S&P and ISM Manufacturing PMI data. CME to launch Bitcoin volatility futures.

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison at $72.50 per share, a premium over last Friday’s close of $58.50.

Europe's average spring gas prices rise over 33% YoY, TASS reports.

Wealthy families globally are reducing their holdings of US dollar assets amid geopolitical tensions and mounting national debt, a recent survey indicates. The shift signals growing concerns about the US economic outlook, driven by factors including market concentration risks, fears of an AI asset bubble, volatile economic policies, and escalating bond yields and debt levels. Further details are available on Reuters and CNBC.

SpaceX awarded $4.16 billion U.S. Space Force contract for aerial threat detection, WSJ reports.

Retail investors accounted for 46.3% of the new yuan-denominated OFZ issuance, while banks purchased 40.8%, according to the Ministry of Finance. Institutional investors, including management companies, investment firms, and insurance companies, acquisitioned 12.9%. For more information, click here.

EU foreign ministers took no decisions on potential talks with Russia or on the candidacy of a European negotiator; discussions on EU conditions for negotiations and the selection of a negotiator to be deferred to the June EU summit in Brussels, TASS reports.

MOSCOW, June 2 (Dow Jones) — The Moscow Exchange began trading futures on depository receipts of leading global firms, including TSM, SAP, Sony, Toyota, PDD, JD.com, Novartis, and ASML, today. For further details, see the exchange’s website.

VanEck CEO Jan van Eck remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term prospects; however, he warns that 2026 could potentially trigger a significant market downturn within the ongoing four-year halving cycle.

Uganda closes border with Democratic Republic of Congo amid Ebola outbreak. mt in max

YEREVAN—Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced plans to construct a transit gas pipeline through the country, stating Armenia will receive gas in exchange for facilitating its transit.

Former U.S. President Trump has voiced support for Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections. In a recent meeting with voters, Pashinyan reaffirmed his dedication to ongoing reforms aligned with European standards and announced the passage of legislation to initiate Armenia's accession process to the EU.

Oil prices rise 4%.

U.S. Conducts Strike on Iranian Territory; IRGC Responds with Attack Near Bandar Abbas; Israel Launches Major Strike on Lebanon; Markets Decline, Oil Rises. Link:

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The US dollar is valued at 6.78 Chinese yuan and 75 Russian rubles in the foreign exchange market.

Snowflake shares rise approximately 30% amid expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services in cloud technology offerings.

Former President Donald Trump warns that Hegset will "wipe out" Iran if it fails to comply with U.S. demands.

Ukrainian President Zelensky orders military to prepare for additional two to three years of conflict, sources say.

At 11:00 Moscow time, Europan will host an investor call. The session can be viewed via this link.

Britain and Poland to Sign Defense and Security Pact

Canada to supply LNG to Germany, boosting Europe's energy security; details in Bloomberg article.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to the White House Council on AI.

Mastercard, Chainlink expand crypto access to 3.5B cardholders; details at here.

U.S. markets closed at record levels today as the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Russell 2000 indices reached all-time highs.

U.S. space sector stocks have posted significant gains since early 2026, driven by expectations surrounding the upcoming SpaceX IPO. The company is scheduled to list on NASDAQ on June 12, aiming for a valuation of $2 trillion, which could set a record for the largest IPO in history. More information is available at mt in max.

Bitcoin exceeds $78,000, reaching a new high in market capitalization.

Israel launches ground operation in Lebanon, reports Channel 12; operation begins beyond designated line. More details at here.

Russia government directive confirms feasibility of producing first domestic semaglutide tablets, Semaltara®, by PROMOMED.

UK sanctions imposed on exchanges EXMO, Bitpapa, Rapira, Arbix, and Aifory for aiding Russia in sanctions evasion; Huobi Global S.A. also sanctioned over links to A7 and Garantex.

Bitcoin (BTC) trades below $75,000, heightening investor caution.

Ebola outbreak in Congo escalates, spreading to new regions as WHO reports response efforts remain insufficient. In the U.S., a travel ban is imposed on green card holders who have visited affected areas. More details available at mt in max.

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship, the world's largest rocket, on the second attempt. Designed for Mars and lunar missions, Starship V3 measures over 120 meters in height and is the most powerful rocket ever built. Its Super Heavy booster delivers twice the thrust of NASA's lunar Space Launch System. mt в max.

Former President Donald Trump extends sanctions against Belarusian leadership for another year.

Russia calls urgent UN Security Council meeting after May 22 attack on Starobilsk; Moscow's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya blames Western arms supplies for Ukraine, warns of accountability for Western complicity.

Former President Trump reportedly considering new strikes on Iran if negotiations do not yield a breakthrough, Axios reports.

Kevin Warsh to be sworn in as new Federal Reserve Chair; Bitcoin Pizza Day observed; Mexico and EU to sign strategic partnership agreement; key economic data from Japan, Germany, Canada, and U.S. slated for release; OpenAI reportedly considering IPO; Russian firms to discuss dividend policies.

Russia characterizes the "spirit of Anchorage" as the trust established between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, which facilitated the agreement on the basic outlines of a Ukrainian settlement at the Alaska summit, according to Ryabkov as reported by TASS.

Former President Trump announces deployment of 5,000 additional U.S. troops to Poland, citing the election of President Karol Nawrocki and strong bilateral relations.

An Iranian official told Al Jazeera that "intense negotiations" mediated by Pakistan are ongoing, with negotiators reportedly close to reaching an agreement and currently working on a draft text. However, another source cautioned that it is too early to determine whether a significant final agreement is achievable.

CRML advances 3%, ALOY up 3% after Critical Metals secures 15-year deal with REalloys for Greenland rare earth project

U.S. Congressman Davidson on TV urges country to buy Bitcoin amid dollar pressures, warns politicians are bankrupting the nation and debt crisis persists; details at mt in max.

VTB Bank outperformed in today's trading session, with management promising a dividend decision by the end of May.

U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve depleting at record pace; Goldman Sachs attributes the decline to ongoing demand. Separately, the U.S. is ramping up oil imports from Venezuela. More details.

Russian stock market's perpetual decline signals ongoing upside, analysts say; indicating a sustained bullish trend. Details in Max