🔥🇷🇺 Russia's First Live Trader Battle

The "Live Trading" event by T-Investments features teams "Rocket Builders," "Mamba Angels," and "Lineup" competing for the second hour in response to the Central Bank's decision. MarketTwits is covering the action live from the venue. Participants are risking personal deposits of 1 million rubles each, with the winning team set to receive 1.5 million rubles. The event is hosted by Vasily Oleynik and Yuri The Professional.

VK Video
RUTUBE
YouTube
————————-
MT at MAX

🚗 AutoStat reports that new car sales for Sollers fell by 25% in November, totaling 909 units sold.

🇪🇺 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has faced criticism following a recent speech, with some questioning his understanding of the new US security strategy that does not identify Russia as an enemy. Critics suggest he should be more aware of his responsibilities. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to Rutte as an "intelligent person," expressing confusion over his remarks about a potential war with Russia. Putin highlighted that the US remains NATO's main financial backer and noted that Russia is no longer considered a threat in the US strategy.

🇷🇺 Fix Price will consider a reverse stock split of 1000 to 1. The decision is set to be discussed on January 21. For more information, visit the official announcement at this link.

🛢 Citadel has reported its worst results since 2018, primarily due to faltering investments in natural gas. The firm faced significant challenges in the market, reflecting broader struggles within the sector. For more details, visit this article. The allure of gas continues to attract investors, yet many are experiencing losses.

🛢 Physicists at the Moscow Exchange have increased their long positions in natural gas futures to a three-month high, according to data from MSCinsider.

🇷🇺 President Vladimir Putin commented on the national messenger MAX, stating its creation was necessary due to the lack of similar platforms in Russia. He expressed confidence that MAX will face competitors, emphasizing that competition is beneficial. With the launch of its national messenger, Russia has achieved complete digital sovereignty.

📱 President Putin addressed the issue of foreign messengers in Russia, emphasizing that the main concern is compliance with Russian legislation.

🚨🇷🇺 Shareholders of X5 have approved dividends for the nine months of 2025 at 368 RUB per share. The cut-off date for the dividends is January 6th.

🌎 Maersk has completed its first voyage through the Red Sea in nearly two years. This significant journey marks a key development in the company's logistics operations, showcasing their commitment to maintaining global shipping routes. The Red Sea route is vital for international trade, and Maersk's return highlights the importance of this corridor in the supply chain. For more details, visit Maersk.

🌟 Ripple has acquired a minority stake in licensed American broker TJM Investments as part of its strategy to expand in the U.S. market. This move is seen as a significant step for the cryptocurrency company in enhancing its presence and services in one of the largest financial markets. Further details on the partnership and its implications for Ripple's operations are anticipated.

🌟 Mangoceuticals plans to raise $100 million to acquire SOL tokens for its balance. The company's stock, MGRX, has seen a decline of 17%.

🚨 Investors who believed in Lido are expressing concerns over a significant drop in the value of the token LDO. Many are taking to social media to voice their frustrations and seek answers about the recent decline. The situation has raised questions about the stability and future of the token, prompting discussions among the crypto community. As the market reacts, investors are closely monitoring developments. For more information, visit BeInCrypto.

🇪🇺 Fico remarks that for three years, it was claimed that Russia was losing, but now there are sudden claims that Russia is preparing to attack the entire world.

MT in MAX

✈️ President Putin has emphasized the need for Russia to increase its domestic aircraft production. The United Aircraft Corporation (OAK) has approved a new additional issuance of 2,062,073,415,996, under a closed subscription.

⚠️🇺🇦 Ukraine has struck a shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean for the first time, marking a significant escalation in its maritime operations. This development highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. For further details, visit BBG.

🚨 More than half of entrepreneurs in Russia are unable to afford loans at market rates, postponing business development plans until credit conditions improve. The corporate lending revival in October largely stemmed from refinancing existing loans. Nearly 80% of entrepreneurs anticipate worsening economic conditions in the coming year, with investments declining in the third quarter. Despite lower interest rates, monetary conditions remain tight, according to a recent survey by CSR.

🏦 Following the Central Bank's decision, Sberbank will reduce its market mortgage rates starting December 25 and consumer loan rates from December 22.

⚡️ President Vladimir Putin is reportedly in love, according to recent statements. The details surrounding this personal revelation remain unclear, but the announcement has sparked interest and speculation in various circles. As more information emerges, observers are keen to see how this news might influence Putin's public persona and political landscape. Further developments are expected.

🎉 DraftKings is entering the prediction market with a new trading app, expanding its portfolio. The move aims to capitalize on the growing interest in prediction markets, allowing users to engage in trading based on future events. For more details, visit the full article here.

🇩🇪 Rheinmetall and KNDS have secured a $5 billion order from the German army for Puma tanks. The initial delivery of these tanks is expected by mid-2028, marking a significant step in Germany's military modernization efforts. For more details, visit this link.