News updates June 23: Wagner boss calls for attack on Russian army, Moody’s warns of private credit market challenges

German business climate: The Ifo Institute today publishes the results of its latest business climate survey, a closely monitored survey of 9,000 companies. In May, business confidence fell for the first time since October, signaling the risk of a slowdown in Europe’s largest economy.

UK retail sales: Markets will be eyeing May Retail Sales and June Consumer Confidence data today for signs of a turnaround in sentiment.

Flash PMIs: S&P Global/Cips will release flash services and manufacturing PMI data for the EU, France, Germany, Italy and the UK.

Brexit milestone: Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Brexit referendum in the UK.

Merits: British company Naked Wines announces full year results today.

SNP Convention: The Scottish National Party will hold a meeting in Dundee on Saturday to discuss how to hold another independence referendum.

Greece: Parliamentary elections will take place in the country on Sunday.