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Bank of Russia flags possible interest rate cut in July
Bank of Russia may cut its official interest rates again at the end of the month, perhaps even by as much as 50 basis points.
Iran will not engage in US talks unless sanctions lifted
Iran's Intelligence Minister said the Middle Eastern nation will only engage in talks with the United States if sanctions are lifted and the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gives his approval, according to reports from Iranian state media on Thursday,.
Asia report: Markets finish mixed as US data disappoints
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors digested some disappointing data from the US, raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates at its July policy meeting.
US must remove tariffs for trade deal to happen, Chinese official says
Washington will have to remove its existing tariffs if it wants to close a trade deal with Beijing, a top Chinese official said.
Subdued domestic demand sees Eurozone retail sales slide
Retail sales eased across the Eurozone in May as consumers tightened their belts, official data showed on Thursday.