β οΈ Analysts and businesses are evaluating whether the Central Bank's decision to lower the interest rate by 0.5% will be sufficient. Experts believe this move is unlikely to significantly aid heavily indebted companies, as concerns about financial stability persist. For more details, visit Vedomosti.
π·πΊ Results of PAO DOMRF's activities for the 11 months of 2025 under IFRS show a net profit of 78.5 billion rubles, a 21% increase from 64.9 billion rubles in the same period last year. The return on equity (ROE) stands at 21.0%, up by 2.3 percentage points from 18.7% in December 2024. Total assets reached 6,242 billion rubles, reflecting a 12% growth from 5,569 billion rubles at the end of 2024.
π¨ The UK has reported its GDP for the third quarter of 2025. The quarterly growth stands at +0.1%, matching expectations but down from a previous +0.3%. Year-on-year, GDP growth is recorded at +1.3%, consistent with forecasts but slightly lower than the previous +1.4%.
β οΈπͺπΊπΊπΈ Italy has fined Apple 98 million euros for violating consumer protection laws. The decision reflects ongoing scrutiny of tech companies and their practices in Europe. This penalty adds to the challenges faced by major corporations as regulators focus on ensuring fair competition and protecting consumer rights in the digital marketplace.
π¨π’οΈ China has condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker from another country near Venezuela, labeling it a serious violation of international law. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that China is the largest buyer of Venezuelan oil, which former President Trump had targeted. For more details, visit this link.
β οΈπ©πͺπ¨π³ Porsche will close all of its electric vehicle charging stations in China starting March 1, 2026, as part of a strategy review.
π·πΊ The Supreme Court of Russia has denied a group of minority shareholders of OAO "Solikamsky Magnesium Plant" (SMZ) from the Perm region and the Moscow Exchange the opportunity to have their cassation appeals reviewed by the Judicial Board on Economic Disputes of the Supreme Court.
π BitMine, led by Tom Lee from Fundstrat, has acquired an additional 13,412 ETH. This purchase brings the company's total ETH holdings to over 3% of the entire supply. The growing interest in cryptocurrencies among corporations continues to reshape the market dynamics. For more information, visit here.
β οΈπ―π΅ Former Bank of Japan board member Makoto Sakurai has indicated that the Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates three more times to 1.5% before the term of Governor Kazuo Ueda ends in early 2028.
π₯πΊπ¦ The Russian Foreign Ministry reported a breakthrough in negotiations regarding Ukraine following consultations between Russia and the United States in Miami. "I believe the breakthrough we achieved lies in the fact that all questions are now being discussed openly," a representative stated.
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β οΈπΊπΈ Federal Reserve's Hammack stated that the Fed may maintain interest rates at current levels for some time to better assess signals regarding inflation and the labor market. The likelihood of a rate cut during the January meeting is currently estimated by market participants at only 20%, according to CME Fedwatch data.
π At an informal summit of the CIS, President Putin announced the expansion of cooperation among CIS countries in the currency and financial sectors. Notably, the share of national currencies in transactions between these nations has surpassed 96%.
π’π·πΊπ¨π³ Exports of Russian gas to China via the "Power of Siberia-1" pipeline are expected to increase by 25% year-on-year, reaching 38.7 billion cubic meters by the end of this year. However, revenues from gas exports this year are projected to be lower compared to 2024, according to calculations by RTRS.