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High uncertainty, low asset volatility raises risks
The IMF Financial Stability report highlights the disconnect between high uncertainties and relatively low volatility
InternationalRussia will use BRICS summit to build support
The 16th annual BRICS summit begins today in Kazan
RussiaNorth Korean troops in Russia may raise security risks
Seoul has threatened countermeasures in response to reports of North Korean troops in Russia
North KoreaRussian inflation is unlikely to be tamed
Soaring demand and widespread supply constraints have caused inflation to remain well above the target rate of 4%
RussiaAsia’s coal use is likely to peak by 2030
China’s coal use, while rising, is close to peak consumption, although India and ASEAN’s use will increase for longer
InternationalMoldovan election results reveal narrow shift to EU
Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu won the first round of the presidential election yesterday
MoldovaSeoul will respond to Pyongyang’s war aid
The South Korean foreign ministry has summoned Russia’s top envoy over an alleged North Korean troop deployment
South KoreaThe gold price rally likely has further to run
The gold price keeps passing records due to central bank demand, US rate cut expectations and high geopolitical tensions
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