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Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurated a newly rebuilt copper cathode plant at the Udokan copper deposit, a project delayed by a 2023 fire.

The article references a discussion between Yahoo Finance and Goldman Sachs' equity strategist about S&P 500 (^GSPC) returns over the next 12 months, but provides no specific projections, methodologies, or actionable details from the conversation.

Uber Technologies announced a global workforce reduction of 3,300 roles (10% of staff) as part of a restructuring to streamline management layers and redirect spending toward core businesses including ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxis.

Singapore is positioning itself as a trade bridge between ASEAN and Central Asia amid global trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, with Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong advocating for the city-state’s role during visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

China's science and technology minister Yin Hejun called for global cooperation on AI governance ahead of a Xi-Trump summit, emphasizing opportunities and risks in AI development during a G20 meeting.

The EU is prioritizing measures to facilitate Ukrainian grain exports and mitigate financial losses for farmers due to extreme weather, framing the effort as critical for global food supply stability.

Uber announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 10%, affecting approximately 3,300 jobs, citing increased competition in the food delivery sector and the intensifying robotaxi race.

Japan's long-term government bond yields reached a 30-year high, driven by weeks of scrutiny over fiscal and monetary policies and recent currency market intervention by Japan and the U.S.

Apollo Global Management's chief economist, Torsten Slok, attributes upward pressure on US Treasury yields to geopolitical risks (e.g., potential Iran conflict) and tariff policies rather than US fiscal concerns.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian at the SCO summit highlight India's potential role as a mediator in global conflicts, particularly between Russia and the West.

The article title reports that Nvidia is close to a $14 billion acquisition of private AI startup Hugging Face, indicating a potential major deal in the AI sector.

Wall Street futures declined pre-market as global bond yields rose, indicating a broad selloff in bonds that undermined equity sentiment.