Russia is expected at the G20 energy meeting in Houston as energy security risks ripple through payments, banking, crypto and tech markets.
CENTCOM said five Iranian oil tankers were destroyed after missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship, raising Gulf energy and finance risks.
U.S. envoys discussed Ukraine peace plans with Putin and are heading to Kyiv, with fintech markets watching sanctions, payments and cyber risk.
Reuters reports the U.S. told Russia at the G20 not to expect sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends, extending pressure across finance and payments.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports rose 62.8% in early 2026, driven by slower domestic production and rising global prices, impacting consumer prices and digital economy dynamics.
Oxfam reports a 56% rise in CEO pay in Germany's top companies since 2019, while worker wages remain below pre-pandemic levels, intensifying income inequality.
Uzbekistan's Central Bank holds the key interest rate at 14% due to ongoing food price inflation and external economic uncertainties despite overall inflation easing.
US-Iran tensions cause Brent oil prices to surge over $119, impacting fintech, digital banking, and tech stocks through increased volatility and inflation risks.