Bulgaria faces a November 1 presidential runoff after low turnout and a close first round intensified uncertainty over security and foreign policy.
ECB approval gives UniCredit a path to control Commerzbank, advancing eurozone banking integration despite German concerns over jobs and business lending.
Putin’s Valdai speech sharpened nuclear rhetoric and blamed the West, reinforcing Europe’s long-term geopolitical and economic risk outlook.
Trump expects new Iran talks as Washington rejects Tehran’s Hormuz plan, keeping energy markets and regional escalation risks in focus.
U.S.-Iran talks in New York may reopen diplomacy on sanctions, Hormuz shipping and Gulf security after Trump’s renewed threats.
US military strikes on Iran escalate after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, closing this key oil export route and raising global economic risks.
Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities soon after the G7 pledged increased support for Ukraine, signaling a potential escalation with broad economic implications.
US airstrikes on Iran prompt Tehran to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, escalating geopolitical risks with major consequences for global energy markets and economic stability.
Uzbek banks recorded a 30.88% deposit increase in Q1 2026, driven by rising trust and liquidity; Octobank led with a 416% surge in corporate deposits.
Uzbekistan's Central Bank keeps the key rate at 14% amid ongoing food inflation and external risks, balancing growth and price stability concerns.