Germany’s economy minister warned that the Left Party’s Berlin win could damage investor confidence and threaten business conditions.
South Korea said North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan after a border blast raised peninsula tensions.
Germany says Putin’s possible G20 appearance will test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with a ceasefire seen as the key signal.
The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, its first hike in three years, citing inflation and drawing criticism from Donald Trump.
Russian strikes injured civilians in Kyiv and Odesa and killed one person in Sumy, keeping geopolitical risk in market focus.
A large Wildberries logistics center in Voronezh was hit by fire amid ongoing drone attacks, causing major operational disruptions and impacting sales across Russia.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel linked to Belarus’s metallurgical sector, reflecting improved diplomatic ties and political prisoner releases.
EU leaders agree to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, reflecting a unified stance and signaling potential impacts on energy, finance, and trade sectors.
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately after US and Iran sign a peace memorandum, ending port blockades and easing energy market tensions.
Ukraine apologized to Greece after a sea drone carrying explosives was found near Lefkada Island, citing Russian aggression as the root cause and pledging to prevent future incidents.