Andriy Novak stated that there are no purely financial risks for the hryvnia. The exchange rate will be stable in the summer, strengthening is possible. Trump's customs policy will affect the dollar exchange rate.
In April, smartphone exports from China to the US fell by 72%, reaching a minimum since 2011. The reason is the customs policy of the US and the transfer of Apple's production to India.
Trump's proposals regarding trade with Russia are playing to his own interests. The inconsistency of the US and disregard for law could lead to a global war.
Oil prices have fallen due to negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the US and Iran, as well as high demand in Asia. China's economic outlook also affects the price of oil.
Ross Gerber, a well-known Tesla investor, sold more than 26,000 shares of the company, citing problems with autopilot, falling sales and fierce competition. He does not believe in positive changes for Tesla.
Chinese Defense Minister will not attend the security forum in Singapore amid rumors of Xi Jinping's purges. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset will speak at the event.
During a geomagnetic storm, a strange white stripe was spotted over the US. It turned out to be a trace from the launch of the Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket, which put six satellites into orbit.
The tragedy occurred on May 16, when a group of tourists were seeking shelter from the storm. Among the dead are citizens of Cambodia, and several other people were injured.
The European Commission is lowering its growth estimates for the bloc in 2025 due to the consequences of Trump's tariffs. Uncertainty has reached the level of the beginning of the pandemic, and an escalation of tensions could reduce growth and revive inflation.
Xiaomi presents the YU7 electric SUV, a competitor to the Tesla Model Y, and the Xring O1 mobile chip. The company plans to invest $7 billion in chip development over 10 years.
In the first quarter of 2025, global car sales increased by 3. 1%, reaching 20.97 million. China leads with 5.98 million cars sold, increasing the figure by 4.5%.
Oil prices fell due to Moody's downgrade of the US rating and data on China's industrial slowdown. Negotiations between Iran and the US are also affecting prices.
The lack of cryptocurrency regulation increases risks, making the crypto environment emotional and volatile.
China has launched the first 12 satellites for an orbital supercomputer network. The satellites will be able to independently process data, collect and transmit information.
Donald Trump has stated his willingness to visit China for negotiations with Xi Jinping on important issues. He also emphasized the importance of keeping Arab countries out of Beijing's influence.
Gold prices fell 2% due to a temporary trade agreement between the US and China. The strengthening dollar also reduced investor demand for gold.
Donald Trump announced the establishment of customs rates for US trading partners within 2-3 weeks. He noted that his administration cannot negotiate with everyone at once.
Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Apple's plans to expand production in India. He called on the company to increase investment and production in the United States.
The European Commission believes that TikTok does not provide enough information about advertising content and restricts advertising search. If the accusations are confirmed, the company faces a fine of up to 6% of its income.
The yellow metal was pressured by the dollar's strength and rising US Treasury yields. The spot price fell 1.1% to $3,141.35 per ounce.
The price of Brent and WTI oil fell due to expectations of an agreement between the US and Iran regarding sanctions, as well as due to an unexpected increase in oil reserves in the United States.
The head of the CCD, Kovalenko, stated that the collapse of Russia will occur not because of the West, but because of the actions of Putin and his entourage. They laid an economic mine that will lead to a parade of independence of the republics.
Lula da Silva assured that he would contribute to the success of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on May 15. Putin thanked Brazil and China for their contribution to the settlement of the conflict.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Pope's offer of mediation. He emphasized that there is support for the meeting from the leaders of the Global South.
In Geneva, a rare 10. 3-carat blue diamond was sold at auction for $21.5 million. It was purchased by a private collector from the United States, whose name has not been disclosed.
North Korean hackers are masquerading as IT specialists to steal intellectual property and cryptocurrency. They infiltrate companies to circumvent sanctions and finance weapons development.
Sony plans to move production to the US or raise prices to offset losses from tariffs. Earlier, Sony had already raised prices for the PS5, but only in some regions.
On May 14, the spot gold price decreased by 0. 5% to $3,231.10 per ounce. Experts predict a further decline in the event of progress in trade agreements between the United States and its partners.
Bitcoin is an indicator of the financial and political situation. A fintech expert explained why crypto has grown.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is the only one prolonging the war, and emphasized the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation. Also, the Ukrainian team is actively preparing a visit to Turkey for negotiations.