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Snap inspection in Pacific Fleet a common practice, Kremlin Spokesman says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov noted that the inspection is not connected to NATO’s plans to increase its presence in the Asia Pacific https://tass.com/politics/1604449

Real effective exchange rate of ruble down 3.4% in March — Central Bank

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Year-to-date, the real effective exchange rate of the ruble fell by 14.7% https://tass.com/economy/1604447

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Hungary of its dependency on EU in response to Orban’s insulting comment

Pravda Ukraine The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has responded to the accusations of the Prime Minister of Hungary that Kyiv is highly dependent on the financial support of Western partners in its war efforts, recalling what Europe receives in return for such help as well as Hungary’s financial situation. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/14/7397900/

China punishes citizens for sharing information on Xinjiang, top security body reveals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Newly disclosed cases show Beijing uses anti-espionage laws against Chinese nationals who leak documents to overseas organisations, which used them to ‘forge lies’ about forced labour in far western region, according to security agency.…

Risk of deflation, lacklustre consumption are red signals on China’s path to economic recovery

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Market concerns persist over the scale of China’s post-pandemic consumption rebound and the prognosis for exports amid a weak global recovery. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3217047/risk-deflation-lacklustre-consumption-are-red-signals-chinas-path-economic-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed

People Are Investing in Bonds Again—Once They Figure Them Out

Wall Street Journal After years of low returns, they’re paying real money again. But as investors are discovering, bonds aren’t exactly set-it-and-forget-it assets. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bonds-investment-interest-rates-inflation-9c9cfe3e

As Bond Turbulence Eases, Companies Borrow Again

Wall Street Journal Trading in U.S. government bonds has become much less volatile in recent weeks, helping fuel a rebound in corporate borrowing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-bond-turbulence-eases-companies-borrow-again-4b34b22

West’s ‘gangsterish practices’ regarding Russian assets cannot be legitimized — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin will be watching the West’s further steps https://tass.com/politics/1604431

Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Six-Week Abortion Ban

Wall Street Journal The strict measure that could earn him support from Republican primary voters if he runs for president but also carries political risks among the broader electorate. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gov-ron-desantis-signs-florida-six-week-abortion-ban-b18029cc

Lavrov briefs CIS counterparts on progress in operation in Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On April 14, Lavrov took part in a regular meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers in Samarkand https://tass.com/politics/1604425