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Kremlin Strikes Optimistic Tone as Officials Praise Trump’s Approach

  Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends an interview with Reuters, TASS and WarGonzo in the Moscow region, Russia January 29, 2026. Dmitry Medvedev's Secretariat. Russian officials have adopted a noticeably warmer tone toward U.S. President Donald Trump, offering public praise that signals a potential shift in the diplomatic atmosphere between Washington and Moscow. Recent comments from senior Russian figures highlight what they describe as Trump’s decisiveness and willingness to pursue negotiated solutions to global conflicts. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, characterized Trump as an “effective leader” whose unconventional style reflects a pragmatic focus on results. He suggested that Trump’s stated interest in ending the war in Ukraine could open the door to renewed dialogue. President Vladimir Putin echoed this sentiment, calling Trump a resilient and courageous figure, particularly in light of recent threats to...
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Wall Street Nervous Ahead of US Inflation Report

 

Shares in Asian markets dipped today as investors anxiously await a crucial U.S. inflation report due on Friday. The report’s findings could significantly impact interest rates and global markets.

Key Points:

  • Focus on Inflation: The U.S. Federal Reserve closely monitors the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, a key measure of inflation. Recent mixed data has left investors in a wait-and-see mode, wondering when the central bank might adjust interest rates.

  • Chinese Property Market: Efforts to revive China’s property sector have fallen short. Despite Beijing’s measures to cut down-payment ratios and mortgage interest rates, the market remains sluggish. Dozens of property developers defaulted on debts, affecting the entire Chinese economy.

  • Wall Street’s Reaction: Wall Street is cautious, with the Hang Seng down 2% and the Shanghai composite index slipping 0.6%. Investors worldwide are closely monitoring the inflation report’s impact.



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