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Reuters survey: 22 of 28 economists surveyed expect the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on July 8, bringing the interest rate to 2.50%.

Reuters survey: After the July monetary policy meeting, 14 of 26 economists expected the New Zealand Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points before the end of September, with the final interest rate reaching 2.75%.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Intelligence once again shows that Russia is preparing a new large-scale strike. Please stay safe and heed any air raid sirens.

The Russian Ministry of Defense: In one day, the air defense system intercepted and destroyed 116 Ukrainian drones flying over various regions of Russia.

Sources: French President Macron will visit Damascus in the near future, becoming the first Western head of state to visit Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. He will bring a group of investors and companies with him, indicating that France hopes to occupy an important share in Syria's reconstruction.

Senior US official: Trump will discuss navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during NATO summit. Allies are ready to participate in protecting shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senior US official: The Washington Treaty is not expected to be reviewed this year.

Senior US official: Trump believes that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine must be ended as soon as possible. The frontline war between Russia and Ukraine has been in a stalemate for several months. The United States is expected to make progress in ending the war in Ukraine.

Senior US official: I believe Trump will have follow-up communications with Russia’s Putin.

Senior US official: Trump will discuss how to end the war with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Senior US official: (Trump) will announce the multi-billion dollar plan during the NATO summit.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: The United States is an unreliable negotiating party, so we have drawn clear boundaries in negotiations and always adhere to these boundaries.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: What worries me is that first of all, there is an anti-Israel force within the Democratic Party. I care about that, and if there's anything we can do to make amends, I certainly will. Those who hate Israel will eventually hate America.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: We are not in a permanent state of war. Together with President Trump, I brokered four peace agreements. It is not just Christians in Lebanon who seek our protection, but also Druze, Muslims, Sunni Muslims, and a significant number of Shia Muslims.

German Defense Minister Pistorius: Ukraine no longer needs the Taurus cruise missile because its own drones have successfully hit oil refineries and military logistics facilities in Russia.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: (on relationship with Trump) I don’t think there is a rift between us. Unlike other allies, we fight alongside the United States, and 99 percent of the time, the President of the United States and I see eye to eye.

According to Saudi media Hadas: Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf said that Iran believes that it is possible to reach a consensus with the United States despite difficulties.

Syrian Presidential Palace: A delegation of French investors will accompany French President Macron on his visit to Syria.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: US President Trump did not ask Israel to stop operations against Hezbollah tunnels.

Market news: Germany plans to increase net new borrowing in 2027 to 118 billion euros, an increase of about 7% from April expectations.