π·πΊ Fifteen of Russia's twenty largest banks have lowered their deposit rates in response to the central bank's key rate adjustment. According to Finuslugi, the average maximum deposit rate among the top ten banks in Russia has decreased to 13.04%. For more details, visit mt Π² max.
π° Target Corporation reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.71, exceeding estimates of $1.43. The company's revenue reached $25.44 billion, surpassing expectations of $24.02 billion.
π¨π·πΊ Shareholders of ASTRA have approved dividends for previous years, specifically for 2024, set at 4.67 RUB per share. The cutoff date for these dividends is June 1. Additionally, shareholders have decided not to pay dividends for the year 2025.
π« The European Union remains committed to sanctions on the import of Russian oil and gas, according to the European Commission.
β οΈπ¬π§π·πΊ Starmer: No existing sanctions against Russia are "in any way" being lifted.
β οΈπ¬π§π·πΊ Britain has imposed a ban on services for maritime transportation of Russian LNG, as announced by Keir Starmer. The decision aims to further restrict Russia's access to energy markets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. This move is part of broader sanctions targeting Russian energy exports, reflecting the UK government's commitment to supporting Ukraine and holding Russia accountable for its actions.
π’π·πΊπ¨π³ Russia and China are currently engaged in technical work to finalize contracts for gas supplies under the "Power of Siberia-2" project. The efforts are part of agreements between the two nations and are now at the final stage, according to Novak. For more information, visit here.
π The United States has urged Ukraine to ease restrictions on fertilizers from Belarus, according to BBG reports.
π·πΊ The net profit of Moscow Exchange under IFRS in the first quarter increased by 26%, reaching 16.4 billion rubles. The report is set to be released on May 21.
π₯β΄οΈπΊπΈ CRCL shares rose by 2% following the announcement that renowned investor Duan Yunping, often referred to as the "Chinese Buffett," acquired 200,000 shares of Circle Internet Group (CRCL) in the first quarter of 2026. This information was disclosed in a 13F filing.
ππͺπΊ A consortium aimed at launching a euro stablecoin to compete with American stablecoins has expanded to 37 banks, including Intesa and ABN AMRO. This initiative seeks to challenge the dominance of the dollar in the stablecoin market, as reported by Bloomberg. For more details, visit here.
π Bitwise has labeled the token HYPE as undervalued, despite its significant growth since the start of the year.
π’οΈπ·πΊ The world cannot do without Russian oil, leading several countries to lift restrictions, according to Novak.
π«π’ The CEO of Adnoc stated that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the largest disruption of energy supplies in recorded history.
π¨ The possibility of creating a digital dollar (CBDC) is being explored behind closed doors, despite Trump's promises. This revelation comes from the head of the CFTC, highlighting ongoing discussions about the future of cryptocurrency in the U.S. As the landscape evolves, the implications of a digital currency remain a topic of significant interest.