China's Caixin Services PMI for March registers at 52.1, down from 56.7 in the previous month, while the Caixin Composite PMI declines to 51.5 from 55.4.

Ryanair considers canceling 10% of flights amid aviation fuel shortage

Ireland's budget airline Ryanair, Europe's largest by flight volume, passenger numbers, and fleet size, is contemplating the cancellation of approximately 10% of its flights due to an ongoing aviation fuel shortage. CEO Michael O'Leary indicated that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for 60 to 90 days, the airline faces significant operational uncertainty. European aviation fuel prices have climbed to a record $1,900 per ton. Details here.

Russia's Ministry of Digital Development is contemplating the removal of a moratorium on routine inspections of telecom operators, according to RBC. The proposed move aims to ensure the prompt installation of systems for storing call records and correspondence. More details are available on RBC and MT in Max.

Three U.S. generals dismissed in a single day amid escalating tensions. According to Time, Defense Secretary Hegset was caught off guard by Iran's response to strikes carried out by the U.S. and Israel. The Atlantic reports that the FBI director and the U.S. Army secretaries could also face removal as Operation "Epic Fury" progresses. More details at mt.

Politico reports that former President Donald Trump is contemplating potential new changes within his administration, prompting discussions and speculation about possible shifts in the government team. For more insights, visit mt in max.

Oil prices, which surged nearly 50% in March, are expected to continue rising over the next two months, according to experts surveyed by Izvestia. Amid escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf, prices might stabilize between $120-130 per barrel, with potential spikes to $200. Even an increase in production by OPEC+ on April 5 may not have a significant market impact due to recent disruptions.

The top seven token unlocks in April have been identified by Cryptorank as significant upcoming events in the cryptocurrency market. For more details, visit the report here.

Bets on Polymarket regarding a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine are sharply declining. Experts indicate that Ukrainian President Zelensky continues to openly challenge all parties except Britain. Meanwhile, Russia and the U.S. appear to be engaged in prolonged negotiations focused on delaying any decisive moves. mt in max

Pentagon announces resignation of U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George. Experts suggest he may have been dismissed after expressing doubts about potential ground operations in Iran. Iran's General Staff anticipates a U.S. ground operation could commence soon, with some analysts estimating a timeframe of 7 to 10 days. mt in max

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announces Department of Justice has released all materials related to the Epstein investigation. For more details, visit mt in max.

U.S. allies have started discussions on restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without U.S. involvement, according to Bloomberg. The UK hosted a virtual meeting with participation from more than 40 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, as well as Australia and Canada. More details here

An agreement for liquefied natural gas supplies between U.S.-based Commonwealth LNG and Japan’s largest LNG buyer, Jera Co., has been terminated, according to a filing with the U.S. Department of Energy. The reasons for the termination have not been disclosed. المزيد من التفاصيل متاحة here. المزيد من المعلومات متاحة here.

Binance's gold and silver futures trading now ranks among the top five in turnover shortly after launch, despite the platform primarily operating as a crypto exchange. The development signals a growing trend of crypto exchanges expanding into traditional asset classes like stocks and commodities. Meanwhile, conventional exchanges are increasingly adopting crypto features, such as trading crypto futures and tokenized stocks, further blurring the lines between digital and traditional markets. mt in max

Russia states Ukraine must withdraw forces from Donbass to halt ongoing conflict, but no specific deadlines have been set, according to Dmitry Peskov. President Zelensky is urged to act swiftly to pull out Ukrainian forces. Russia plans to continue its military operation until its objectives are met. Further details available here.

JPMorgan has turned bullish on cryptocurrencies for the remainder of 2026, citing favorable institutional flows as a key driver of recovery, according to a recent report. More insights are available on MT in Max.

The Trump administration's 2027 fiscal year budget allocates $1.5 trillion for defense, according to the White House. Details

Russia's "Kvartal Marino" residential project, now owned by the state in accordance with IFRS 2025 standards, is expected to face significant impairment. The impairment could result in no reported profit by the end of the year, considering non-cash profit adjustments. Meanwhile, the company's corporate debt levels are on a decline. More details can be found here.

SPB Exchange to Launch Futures Trading in Neoassets by April 2026

SPB Exchange plans to introduce trading in futures contracts, dubbed "neoassets," by late April 2026. These contracts will feature variation margin fixed at closed positions. Investors will have access to neoassets based on stocks of companies including AMD, Amazon, Coinbase, Netflix, and Tesla, as well as cryptocurrency indices such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Ripple, and Tron. T-Investments will be the first to offer these perpetual futures to their clients. More details can be found here.

The United States is set to release the March Non-Farm Payrolls report at 15:30 Moscow time, along with the unemployment data for the same month.

U.S. senators are increasingly scrutinizing Binance amid allegations that the exchange may have misrepresented transactions linked to Iran. Previously, former President Trump pardoned Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, after which the company reportedly supported Trump's crypto initiatives, including promoting his USD1 stablecoin. Without Trump’s backing, Binance could face mounting challenges in the U.S. market. Read more.

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest aluminum producer in the Middle East, announced that it may take up to a year to restore metal production at its Abu Dhabi facility, according to reports from BBG. For more updates, visit the link.