🚨🛢🇺🇸🇺🇦 Former President Donald Trump revealed that he spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging him to "scale back" attacks on Russian oil refineries. Trump attributed the diesel shortage to Ukraine's strikes on these facilities. He noted that the U.S. is seriously considering a ban on diesel fuel exports, which could lead to a slight increase in gasoline prices. Zelensky indicated that Ukraine might be able to "scale back" its attacks on Russian refineries.
⚠️🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump stated that the U.S. will win the military and economic war with Iran, asserting that the conflict will end "soon" and oil prices will decline. He did not provide an answer regarding the potential resumption of strikes against Iran before the midterm elections.
📬 Today’s calendar highlights include potential indirect talks between the US and Iran, as reported by Axios referencing Trump. The Vatican envoy is in Russia for discussions on humanitarian aspects of the Ukraine resolution. Japan's central bank minutes will be released at 02:50 Moscow time, followed by China’s industrial profits at 04:30. ECB President Lagarde speaks at 16:30, and the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index is set for 17:30. Trump will make a statement on AI at the White House. Additionally, VSEH will review the acquisition of shares in AllTools.ru, and it’s the last day for dividends on OZPH. SpaceX plans its first orbital flight of the Starship lunar rocket.
🚨 Iran has no plans for a new round of talks with the U.S. in New York, according to IRNA. The Iranian Foreign Minister reiterated that the U.S. must fulfill the conditions of a memorandum to open the Strait of Hormuz. Over the weekend, AXIOS reported, citing Trump, that indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran would take place today.
🚨 Japan's Central Bank Meeting Highlights:
- Inflation expectations are rising among both the public and businesses.
- A surge in inflation is anticipated by the end of the year.
- The Central Bank must be prepared to respond.
- Inflation expectations are rising among both the public and businesses.
- A surge in inflation is anticipated by the end of the year.
- The Central Bank must be prepared to respond.
📈 The SP500 is trading at historically high levels, but many analysts are pointing to "internal" weaknesses in the market. An increasing number of stocks within the index are trading below their 50-, 100-, and 200-day moving averages. Despite this ongoing situation, the SP500 continues to rise. Former President Trump has repeatedly stated that the stock market will keep growing.
🇸🇦🇺🇸 The Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia has arrived in Washington for a meeting with his American counterpart.
🧠 A recent survey reported by TASS reveals that one-third of accountants believe they could be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI). This highlights growing concerns about the impact of AI on the accounting profession and job security in the industry. The findings suggest a significant shift in attitudes towards automation and its potential role in the workforce.
🇺🇸 Trump is set to make a statement on AI today at the White House. He will meet with Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei.
🚨 On Saturday, reports emerged that the Ministry of Energy proposed considering the implementation of external management mechanisms for the assets of the network operator Trassa. This suggestion is in line with the new presidential decree regarding the security of critical infrastructure, which has seen a 10% increase in the EUTR.
🚨 The fragmentation of Europe is being reconsidered. The European Union is formulating phased plans for the accession of four countries: Albania, Moldova, Ukraine, and Montenegro, according to POLITICO.
⚠️🇮🇷 General Shekari stated on IRIB News that even if the war ends, Iran will not leave anything unaddressed, and both Trump and Netanyahu will face "deserved punishment." He emphasized that this is inevitable and merely a matter of time.