News about World markets
As the World Cup approaches, the topic of artificial intelligence and modern technology in sports is increasingly coming to the fore among a host of other issues. The global sports industry is entering a new phase of digital transformation. And not everyone is happy with the innovations being introduced, even if they are driven by a desire to keep up with the times.
The U.S. economy will continue to grow despite geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures, while growth in the eurozone could nearly halve in 2026.
Luxembourg, a country with a population of about 700,000, became the European leader in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, surpassing major economies such as France, Spain, and Italy, according to the “World Investment Report 2025” published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
London is currently hosting London Tech Week 2026—Europe’s largest technology forum, bringing together more than 30,000 attendees, over 400 speakers, investors, business representatives, and government officials.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are stepping up their support for digital development in regions outside the EU where the EBRD operates, including in partner countries in Eastern Europe.
Consumer inflation in the U.S. accelerated to 4.2% year-over-year in May—the highest level since April 2023.
The Moldovan authorities and their Swiss partners have launched a new phase of the STIC project, valued at nearly 80 million lei, aimed at simplifying regulatory requirements for businesses and increasing transparency in interactions between the private sector and government agencies.
Kazakhstan’s partners are asking it to increase oil supplies despite the OPEC+ deal’s production limits, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said. To boost oil production and supplies, Kazakhstan has postponed maintenance work at the Kashagan oil field until 2027.
According to the latest report from the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), European apple stocks in early May 2026 once again exceeded last year’s levels for the same period.
Asics, a Japanese manufacturer of athletic apparel and footwear, will spin off its premium brand, Onitsuka Tiger, into a separate entity, with the aim of streamlining decision-making and strengthening the brand’s position in the global market.
The World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, may boost demand in certain segments of the German retail sector, but retailers do not expect a significant increase in consumption across the entire industry. This conclusion is contained in a study by the German Retail Association (HDE) published on Wednesday.
Winemakers from the Republic of Moldova won 66 medals at one of the most prestigious international competitions—the 33rd Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
Mongolia has signed an interim trade agreement with the EAEU, which will take effect in July 2026. One of the consequences for the country is a reduction in customs duties on grain. Cheaper imported grain will enter the Mongolian market from Russia and Kazakhstan—countries that practice agriculture on a continental scale with industrial efficiency.
Financial professionals are reevaluating their stance on artificial intelligence, shifting from blind enthusiasm to pragmatic criticism. An international regulatory body is calling for tighter controls on the use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector after Anthropic released Mythos, which experts say poses a serious cybersecurity threat to the banking industry.
According to estimates by the analytical firms Vortexa, Kpler, and Energy Aspects, approximately 1 million barrels of oil per day will be drawn from reserves in the coming months.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Alexandru Munteanu is attending the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, which is taking place in Sofia.
Parliamentary elections were held in Armenia on June 7. The party led by the country’s incumbent Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, emerged victorious. During the election campaign and subsequent political debates, the topics of relations with Russia, Armenia’s participation in the Eurasian Economic Union, and the prospects for deepening cooperation with the European Union were repeatedly raised.
The U.S. has added tech giant Alibaba, automaker BYD, and a number of other major Chinese companies to a list of firms with ties to China’s military.
International tourist arrivals in Spain rose by 5.2% in April, reaching 9.1 million, bolstering the sector’s recovery at the start of the high season.
The total value of assets and economic resources frozen in Moldova in 2025 as a result of restrictive measures exceeds 44.7 million lei. According to the report on the implementation of international sanctions, 439 such assets and resources were identified and frozen during the specified period.
