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Iran's acting defense minister said that Iran has the capability to simultaneously employ both negotiation and confrontation strategies and can respond to any breaches of commitment by the United States during negotiations.

Venezuela's central bank: Oil export revenue rose to $5.49 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

On June 23, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, met with El-Din, Secretary-General of the Egyptian National Security Council, in New Delhi. Wang Yi stated that the international situation is currently undergoing profound and complex changes. China and Egypt, as important members of the Global South, share broad common ground in international and regional affairs and bear important responsibilities for maintaining international and regional stability. China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Egypt on international multilateral platforms such as BRICS and the United Nations, jointly safeguard the independence, autonomy, and self-reliance of the Global South, actively promote the multipolarization process, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.

June 23 - As of 2:30 PM closing, the main Shanghai gold futures contract closed down 0.18% at 915 yuan/gram, the main Shanghai silver futures contract closed down 1.23% at 15,768 yuan/kilogram, and the main SC crude oil futures contract closed down 1.72% at 502 yuan/barrel.

On June 23, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, met with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi. Wang Yi stated that India is an important neighbor of China. As the two most populous economies, China and India should not only view bilateral relations with a long-term perspective but also promote cooperation from a global perspective. Currently, the global South, including China and India, is experiencing a collective rise. The BRICS mechanism, as the leading force in the global South, should actively advocate for and promote the multipolarization process, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, and push the international order towards a just and reasonable direction. China supports India in fulfilling its responsibilities as the BRICS chair and jointly promoting the development and growth of the BRICS mechanism.

Supermicro (SMCI.O) shares rose by 19%.

According to Politico: U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays plans to give a classified briefing to a large group of Republican members of Congress on Wednesday at a Republican Study Committee (RSC) luncheon on the Trump administration’s military funding goals and another partisan bill.

According to CNN: US Vice President Vance left Switzerland after the US-Iran negotiations concluded.

US Vice President Vance: There is no progress, and Iran's funds will not be unfrozen.

US Vice President Vance: I am satisfied with this (regarding the ceasefire).

US Vice President Vance: Inspectors must be allowed into Iran's nuclear facilities.

On June 23, Citadel Securities stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh's commitment to reducing inflation has enhanced the Fed's credibility, thereby supporting long-term U.S. Treasury yields and suppressing term premiums. Following last week's Fed meeting, trading in the $31 trillion U.S. Treasury market has exhibited a notable characteristic: long-term yields have been more stable compared to the more policy-sensitive two-year yield. Nohshad Shah, head of fixed income sales at Citadel, stated, "A highly credible Fed should favor long-term interest rate performance."

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $3.925 billion from four counterparties in its fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

The Mirror reports that the Labour Party’s top governing body will meet on Thursday to decide on the full timetable and rules for any potential leadership election.

The Swiss Foreign Ministry: Switzerland welcomes the constructive progress made in the intensive diplomatic exchanges between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar in Bilgenstoker.

Market news: Google DeepMind and A24 have announced a research collaboration.

Market news: The United States will release 500,000 barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserve to Vitol.

According to Tasnim News Agency, citing sources familiar with the matter, the United States appears to be spreading such information to divert attention from the decision regarding tax exemptions for the sale of oil and its derivatives.