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Spain’s comprehensive PMI in May was 50.2, compared with the previous value of 48.7.

Spain's service PMI in May was 50.1, expected 48, and the previous value 47.9.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mujtaba: Two months after the region suffered the largest military operation and aggression by a world bully, and the United States suffered a humiliating failure in its plans, a new chapter is opening in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

The CEO of Ukrainian Railways says Russia will double the number of attacks on the company in 2026.

First Deputy Governor of Sberbank of Russia: It is expected that the ruble will reach 85 against the US dollar by the end of 2026.

First Deputy Governor of Sberbank of Russia: It is expected that the benchmark interest rate will be cut by more than 50 basis points at the central bank committee meeting on June 19.

First Deputy Governor of Sberbank: Sberbank expects economic growth in 2026 to be between 0.5% and 1%.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Ford Motor Co (F.N) is recalling 419,967 U.S. vehicles because seat belts cannot retract or extend and may not restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in an accident.

OECD: The U.S. economic growth is expected to be 2.0% in 2026 (the same as the previous forecast) and 1.8% in 2027 (up from 1.7%).

Indian Government: India and the United States maintain communication on Section 301 procedures.

According to Reuters eyewitness reports, thick smoke could be seen rising after a Ukrainian drone attack on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, Russia.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Another target that was hit was a company involved in Russian weapons production in the Tambov region. The target is nearly 600 kilometers away from the front line.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine’s long-range sanctions strikes have achieved good results. Last night, important facilities on Russian territory were hit.

NI225 closed up 1,667.89 points, or 2.50%, on June 3 (Wednesday), at 68,402.13 points, continuing to hit a record closing high.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed up 75.60 points, or 0.87%, on Wednesday, June 3, at 8800.00 points.

Japanese government bond yields continue to rise, with Japan's 2-year government bond yield rising to 1.400% and Japan's 20-year government bond yield rising to 3.535%.

Baidu (BIDU.O) Chief Financial Officer: The chip unit is expected to be listed in Hong Kong before 2026.

Baidu (BIDU.O) Chief Financial Officer: Expected to achieve solid revenue growth driven by artificial intelligence in the next few quarters.

Google (GOOG.O): Will listen to feedback from publishers and creators and communicate with regulators such as the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to ensure website owners have the right tools.

Sources: India's Tata Motors will license China's Chery Automobile to introduce its automotive platform to speed up the launch of high-end electric vehicles.