π«π’οΈ The Russian government plans to expand its export restrictions on fuel by introducing an embargo on the export of aviation fuel and diesel, according to information obtained by RBC. These measures could come into effect soon and may last one to two months. Additionally, sources informed Interfax that authorities are considering further limitations on the export of diesel and aviation fuel from the country.
π¨ Russia's Rosseti plans to conduct an additional share issuance of 903 billion shares in favor of the State Property Fund. This move aims to bolster the company's financial standing and support state interests. The announcement was made on June 26.
π₯πΊπΈ The SP500, NASDAQ, and RUSSELL 2000 indices have closed at record highs.
β΄οΈπΊπΈ Mastercard and Chainlink are expanding access to cryptocurrencies for 3.5 billion cardholders. The announcement highlights collaboration efforts aimed at integrating crypto solutions into mainstream financial services. For more details, visit the official announcement.
β¨πΊπΈ Sharplink (SBET), one of the world's largest corporate buyers of ETH, will be added to the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes on June 29.
π Elon Musk is considering a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, according to CNBC. This potential move could reshape the future of both companies, combining Tesla's electric vehicle technology with SpaceX's aerospace innovations. Further details on the merger plans have yet to be disclosed, but the announcement has sparked significant interest in the tech and automotive sectors.
π¨ Trump emphasized the necessity for the CFTC to maintain exclusive authority over prediction markets, ensuring their prosperity. He also asserted the need to protect the crypto industry, warning that other countries are striving to take the U.S. position in the crypto sector. "We will not allow this to happen," he stated, highlighting the industry's significance and the importance of safeguarding it.
π¬ On May 27-28, EU foreign ministers will discuss candidates for a negotiator with Russia. Russian President Putin will visit Kazakhstan from May 27-29. The head of China's parliament is in Russia and Kazakhstan from May 25-30. In the U.S., Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting at the White House. Key economic releases include Japan's central bank announcement, Australia's CPI, New Zealand's interest rate decision, and U.S. ADP Employment data. Russia's Finance Ministry will conduct auctions for OFZ bonds.
π New Zealand's central bank has maintained its interest rate at 2.25%. This decision aligns with market expectations and remains unchanged from previous rates. For more information, visit the central bank's official page.
π₯π¨π³ China's industrial enterprises reported a profit increase of 24.7% year-on-year in April, marking the fastest growth in the last two years.
π Australia has reported its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, below the expected 1.1%. Year-on-year, the CPI rose by 4.2%, slightly lower than the anticipated 4.4% and down from the previous figure of 4.6%. This data highlights the ongoing trends in inflation within the country.
π₯π·πΊ Russia's coal exports are on the rise again. The demand for Russian fuel has surged due to a spike in gas prices in Asia. According to Vedomosti, coal exports from January to April 2026 increased by 4.5% year-on-year, reaching 65.7 million tons.
π·πΊ This year, 2-3 companies with state participation are expected to conduct Secondary Public Offerings (SPO), according to Anton Siluanov in an interview with Kommersant.
π·πΊ Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov discussed the current budget situation, tax administration, the "whitening of the economy," and the prospects for state companies' IPOs in a recent interview. For more details, read the full conversation here: interview Πͺ.
π The Foreign Minister of Singapore has arrived in North Korea for an official visit.