Russia is contemplating legalizing share transfers to employees, with the State Duma set to review legislation aimed at incentivizing staff through shareownership, according to Izvestia.

SberInvestments analysts expect the Central Bank to maintain the 14% rate. They have compiled six bonds aligned with this forecast specifically for investors. All securities are available in the SberInvestments app.

Investors are advised to subscribe to SberInvestments and enable notifications to receive the Central Bank’s decision promptly. Portfolios can be transferred easily via the quick transfer system, which also offers cashback of up to 15 million rubles.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warns of OPEC’s imminent disintegration, predicting that once Middle East stability is restored, the organization will collapse. Former President Trump previously expressed opposition to OPEC, labeling it an unlawful cartel, and advocated for the NOPEC antitrust legislation during his administration.

Dmitry Peskov confirms the possibility of a trilateral summit involving Russia, the U.S. and China at the upcoming APEC summit.

The Russian Finance Ministry successfully placed OFZ 26218 bonds totaling 51.49 billion rubles in an auction that drew bids totaling 91.82 billion rubles. The bonds carried an average yield of 15.45% per annum.

Vessels entering the restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz will face sanctions without coordination with Iran. The maritime exclusion zone covers areas from Chabahar to sections of the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. Details of the precise coordinates are to be announced later, according to the IRGC, which is tightening passage rules in the region.

Apple prepares to unveil its first foldable iPhone today. Historically, AAPL shares tend to decline immediately following product launches.

The Russian Finance Ministry has issued OFZ 26230 bonds worth 35.21 billion rubles, with demand totaling 72.71 billion rubles. The bonds carry an average yield of 15.97% annually.

The sale of a block of ordinary shares in PAO Sovcombank through an accelerated bookbuilding process outside the exchange has been completed. The transaction involved an existing shareholder as the seller, with Sovcombank not participating and not selling its shares. Seven institutional investors participated, closing the majority of the book. Sovco Capital Partners, the main stakeholder, increased its stake. Further details are available on the Sovcombank disclosure page.

Barclays raises its S&P 500 forecast for end-2026 to 7,950 from 7,800.

All eyes are on Truth Social and Axios as they prepare to publish sensational stories regarding "a peace deal happening tomorrow" or "the opening of Hormuz today," with Brent crude oil prices soaring above $101.

Pakistan is considering the possibility of striking Yemeni Houthis as part of the Mecca Pact, following a request from Saudi Arabia, reports Turkiye Today.

Ukrainian drones targeted Novy Urengoy in the Yamalo-Nenets region, marking the first such attack on this area. The strategic gas processing hub experienced a fire at an industrial facility, escalating tensions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. More information is available here.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam have endorsed a cooperation package, according to RIA. The agreement includes transitioning to trading in national currencies and plans for visa-free travel for Vietnamese citizens. Vietnam intends to expand private and charter flights to Russia and deepen collaboration in the oil and gas industries. The two countries will also explore joint investments, particularly in energy and industrial sectors.

The Russian Aircraft Corporation (OAK) has reportedly secured its first export order for the Yak-130M, according to TASS.

A U.S. startup, Covenant, plans to begin manufacturing cruise missiles in Germany, according to RTRS. The company intends to start mass production of its affordable Anthem missiles in early 2027 at a facility in Saxony. Covenant aims to reach an annual production capacity of 5,000 missiles by 2028 at the German plant.

Bitcoin encounters a key resistance zone between $84,000 and $85,000, marked by historically high trading volumes, reports Glassnode.

Apple shares declined 1.5% after unveiling its first foldable iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Apple raises prices on older iPhone models by $100 after new model launch.

A significant El Niño event, already affecting global weather patterns, has a 75% probability of exceeding all records since 1950, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said. The agency projects the phenomenon will intensify through the year, potentially becoming the strongest El Niño since 1877. Warming in the Eastern Pacific could reach at least 3 degrees Celsius, similar to the historic 1877-78 episode.

Russian T-Bank allows clients to trade on the stock exchange via external AI agents. Investors can connect brokerage accounts to neural network-based agents including Claude, DeepSeek, and ChatGPT, which perform market analysis, execute orders, manage stop-losses, and handle tax accounting. All transactions require human approval. More details are available here.