🇺🇸🇨🇦 The United States and Canada have agreed to continue trade negotiations to finalize a deal by July 21, according to the Canadian government.

🇴🇲 Oman has become the first country in the Gulf region to introduce an individual income tax. Traditionally, personal income taxation has been absent in this area. For more details, visit here.

✈️ The first stage of testing for the VK-800 aircraft engine has been successfully completed in Novosibirsk, as reported by Interfax. The development marks a significant milestone in Russia's aviation industry. Further details on the testing phase are expected to be released soon.

🚀 Critic of Bitcoin, Peter Schiff, acknowledged that he could have earned an additional $1 billion if he had purchased BTC in 2010.

💡 The Russian government is considering a 10% price indexation for gas twice a year, which could impose an annual burden of 85 billion rubles on large industrial enterprises. Meanwhile, gas-generating companies are urging that any changes be accompanied by increased tariffs for heat and electricity. They warn that without these adjustments, the sectors could face losses and reductions in maintenance programs. — Ъ

🇷🇺 Most experts anticipate a weakening of the ruble in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report from Izvestia.

⚡ The ongoing crisis in the coal industry is prompting companies to consolidate, with smaller enterprises likely to merge with stronger ones, while inefficient production capacities are expected to be reduced. This statement comes from the Ministry of Energy. For more details, visit TASS.

⚠️🇷🇺 Companies have significantly reduced their investments under the agreements for the protection and encouragement of capital investments (SZPK) in 2024, cutting them by nearly 1.5 times to 960 billion rubles, according to "Izvestia." This decline comes despite the benefits offered by the mechanism. Although these projects were exempt from increased taxation, the high key interest rate has hindered financing for long-term initiatives. — Izvestia

🤖 A football match featuring humanoid robots took place in China. This event showcased the advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence, drawing attention from tech enthusiasts and sports fans alike. The match demonstrated the capabilities of these robots in a competitive environment, highlighting China's commitment to innovation in technology.

⚠️🇺🇸 Consumer spending in the United States is rapidly declining, according to BBG. This trend raises concerns about the overall health of the economy as households tighten their budgets in response to rising prices and economic uncertainty. The decrease in consumer expenditure could lead to slower economic growth in the coming months. For more details, visit BBG.

✴️🇧🇹 Bhutan plans to implement widespread crypto payments to attract tourists.

🚗🇺🇸 A new agreement has come into effect, reducing US tariffs on British cars and aircraft parts. The deal aims to bolster trade relations between the two nations, easing tensions that have arisen from previous trade disputes. The reduction in tariffs is expected to benefit manufacturers and consumers alike, paving the way for increased exports and collaboration in the aerospace and automotive sectors. For more details, visit Reuters.

🇺🇸🇮🇩 Indonesia is offering the United States an opportunity for joint investments in the extraction of critical minerals as part of tariff negotiations. This initiative underscores Indonesia's strategic move to enhance cooperation with the U.S. in the mining sector. For more details, visit Reuters.

🚨 The UK has reported its GDP for the first quarter of 2025. The quarter-on-quarter growth stands at +0.7%, matching expectations and significantly up from the previous +0.1%. Year-on-year, the GDP growth is +1.3%, aligning with forecasts but slightly down from the earlier figure of +1.5%.

🚨 Mechel may reduce coal shipments by 25% in 2025, according to the General Director. The company does not anticipate further declines in coal prices, expecting an improvement in the third and fourth quarters. Mechel has received a deferral on tax debt payments amounting to 13 billion rubles as part of state support. Capital expenditures for this year are projected at 9.4 billion rubles, with 7.8 billion rubles allocated for core operations. Mechel is also discussing the sale of energy assets, including Kuzbassenergosbyt and South Kuzbass GRES.

🪨 Coal prices have hit rock bottom, with expectations for improvement in the third and fourth quarters, according to the head of Mechel. The coal market is closely monitored as industry leaders anticipate a recovery in demand and pricing trends. More details can be found in the full report at example.com.

🌍 Mechel has unveiled details of its anti-crisis program amid challenges faced by coal producers. The company aims to address the difficulties in the coal industry and provide necessary support. For further information, visit here.

✨🇺🇸 Kathy Wood has stated that new mortgage lending rules in the United States could significantly boost the popularity of cryptocurrencies. Previously, it was reported that the Housing Agency may allow the use of cryptocurrencies in mortgage loans.

🌐 South Korea has paused the second phase of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) testing due to banks' growing interest in stablecoins. Plans are underway to allow stablecoins in the country. Previously, support from President Yoon Suk-yeol for stablecoins linked to the won had sparked significant market excitement.

🚀 Eric Trump warns that if banks do not monitor developments in the financial landscape, they risk disappearing within a decade unless they begin to adopt crypto.

🚫🇷🇺 YouTube is facing a technological decline in Russia. To restore its operations, Google must pay fines, return to the country, and update its CDN network. — Gorelkin