π’π·πΊ Despite falling prices for Russian oil, analysts predict a 15-30% increase in EBITDA for the oil sector in the fourth quarter of 2025. The main contributor to this growth will be oil refining, which benefits from the combination of low raw material prices and high prices for oil products. β Πͺ
β οΈπΊπ¦According to the New York Times, the goal of the EU and the US post-"peace agreement" is to increase the Ukrainian Armed Forces to 800,000 personnel with modern equipment, making them a "strong deterrent against Russia." Mertsch suggested that US and European peacekeepers could, under "certain circumstances," repel attacks by Russian troops in a demilitarized zone, as reported by RTRS. Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry reiterated that Russia will never agree to NATO troops on Ukrainian territory.
β οΈπ―π΅ Japan plans to allocate a record amount for defense in 2026, exceeding 9 trillion yen (over $58 billion), according to NHK.
β οΈπ¨π³πͺπΊ China has imposed anti-dumping tariffs on pork imports from the European Union, according to Xinhua.
π³ Russia has reported an oversupply of eggs, according to Kommersant. Additionally, the country is experiencing a surplus of sugar, as noted by Forbes. For more insights, visit MT in MAX.
π‘ The average overpayment on market mortgages in Russia has decreased by one-third over the past year, as reported by Izvestia. However, current mortgage borrowers are buying one apartment at the price of four, according to calculations. For more details, visit the articles on Izvestia and Forbes.
π¨ The Supreme Court of Russia is set to include its decision on the "Dolina case" in a review of judicial practices concerning the contestation of real estate transactions. Three panels of the Supreme Court, under the directive of Krasnov, are working on this overview. This information was reported by TASS. For more details, visit MT in MAX.
β οΈπ©πͺ Germany is set to approve military purchases amounting to 50 billion euros, according to a report by the Financial Times. This significant investment reflects the country's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in Europe. For more details, visit the link: β FT
π Hong Kong's licensed largest cryptocurrency exchange, HashKey, has conducted an IPO in Hong Kong under the ticker 03887HK. Despite reports of a 150-fold oversubscription, the stock prices are declining.
π΅π± Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has expressed frustration, revealing that he has stopped receiving responses from President Andrzej Duda. The lack of communication between the two leaders has raised concerns about political collaboration in the country. Tusk's comments highlight growing tensions within the Polish government as they navigate various national issues.
π¨ OpenAI has launched a new image generation tool called ChatGPT Images. This innovative feature allows users to create images directly through the ChatGPT platform, enhancing the interactive experience. With the integration of this tool, users can now explore their creative ideas in visual form. For more information, visit OpenAI.