💎🇷🇺 ALROSA, the Russian diamond mining giant, announced that its diamond production is set to decline by 10-15% in 2025, down from 33 million carats in 2024. The company has adjusted its operations by halting production at less profitable mines. Future output will depend on market conditions. ALROSA aims to maintain its position as a global leader, accounting for over 30% of the world's diamond production and more than 40% of known reserves, according to CEO Pavel Marinychev in an interview with The Times of India.

🚨🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump is set to deliver an ADDRESS TO THE NATION tomorrow at 9 P.M. EST, LIVE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. In his announcement, Trump expressed optimism, stating, "It has been a great year for our Country, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!" He may reflect on the first year of his presidency and share his vision for 2026. Tune in to hear his plans and insights.

🚨 Due to a rise in attacks and kidnappings, crypto enthusiasts who once flaunted their successes on social media are now hiring security and erasing their digital footprints. This shift in behavior highlights growing concerns over personal safety in the cryptocurrency space. For more details, visit BBG.

⚡️🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump is set to address the nation tomorrow, where he will announce that he has successfully concluded the dispute over the property at Doral, according to sources.

⚠️🇺🇸 Approval ratings for former President Trump have dropped to 39%, nearing the lowest level of his current term. Public approval of Trump's handling of the U.S. economy has fallen to 33%, marking the lowest point this year. Among Republicans, approval of Trump's economic policies has decreased to 72%, also the lowest for this year, according to a recent REUTERS/IPSOS poll.

🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump is set to interview Christopher Waller for the position of Federal Reserve Chair tomorrow. Waller, while not as favored as candidates like Kevin Warsh or Glenn Hubbard, enjoys greater popularity on Wall Street. For more details, visit — WSJ.

💥🇺🇸 Tesla's stock has reached an all-time high amid testing and promising prospects for its robotaxi program.

🇺🇸 Warner Bros is urging shareholders to reject Paramount's acquisition proposal in favor of Netflix, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The move highlights Warner Bros' strategy to align more closely with Netflix amid ongoing industry shifts. For further details, visit the WSJ.

🌎 The exchange rates have been updated, with the US dollar trading at 7.044 against the Chinese yuan (USDCNY) and at 79.80 against the Russian ruble (USDTRUB).

⚠️🇻🇪 Former President Donald Trump has declared the current Venezuelan government a foreign terrorist organization, accusing it of "stealing American assets," including oil and land. He has ordered a total blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. Trump emphasized that these assets must be returned to the U.S. immediately. Previously, Maduro claimed that the U.S. intends to use the fight against drug cartels as a pretext for seizing Venezuela's oil, gas, and gold reserves. Reports suggest a potential U.S. ground operation against drug cartels in Venezuela could begin on December 20. 🛢

⚠️🇪🇺 Fitch has placed the ratings of Euroclear on negative watch due to plans to transfer a loan to Ukraine using Russian assets. For more details, visit here.

🇺🇸 Amazon plans to invest over $10 billion in OpenAI, marking a significant expansion in its technology portfolio. This investment highlights Amazon's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence capabilities and enhancing its competitive edge in the tech industry. For more details, visit the full article here.

💎 Alrosa has reported that economically viable diamond reserves worldwide are expected to last for only 20 years. For more details, see the full interview.

🇻🇪 Investors are rushing to buy Venezuelan bonds, betting on a regime change, according to a report by the Financial Times. — FT

🇮🇳 The head of India's central bank has signaled that interest rates will remain low for an extended period. For further details, visit this link.

⚠️🇯🇵 The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates for the first time in 11 months at its meeting on December 19, according to analysts. Additionally, the bank could begin selling ETF holdings from its balance sheet as early as January, as reported by Bloomberg.

🪙 Silver futures have reached a record high of over $66, indicating strong market performance.

🪙 The ratio of silver to the S&P 500 remains at a historical low. For the ratio to rise, either stocks must decline relative to silver, or silver must increase relative to stocks. Experts at Crescat believe that silver is still in the early stages of a bullish macro cycle and is expected to significantly outperform the S&P 500 in the coming years. This year, silver has begun to outpace gold in terms of price increase. For more insights, visit MT in MAX.

🔮 Bitwise's predictions for 2026 anticipate that Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and Ethereum (ETH) will break records.

🚀 MicroStrategy has acquired 3.2% of the total Bitcoin supply. The company's aggressive investment strategy continues to position it as a major player in the cryptocurrency market. For more information, visit MicroStrategy.

⚠️✴️ Bloomberg Intelligence's chief strategist Mike McGlone expects Bitcoin (BTC) to plunge to $10,000, likening it to the stock market crash during the 2007-2008 crisis. He argues that everything the markets anticipated from BTC has already occurred, including the introduction of crypto ETFs, recognition by the U.S. government, and widespread adoption. This controversial statement has sparked discussions among investors.

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