π·πΊ A significant milestone has been reached as the first deal for the sale of primary aluminum was completed on the St. Petersburg Exchange. This event marks a notable development in Russia's aluminum trading market.
π«π·πΊ Three Russian grain export terminals on the Black Sea are limiting grain supplies by road due to increasing maritime risks, according to RTRS.
π«π’πͺπΊ Iran has declared that any European vessel attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a legitimate target.
π’π¨π³ Yemeni Houthis have granted permission for Chinese vessels to enter the Red Sea, according to RTRS.
π The Trump administration is attempting to relieve space companies from environmental reviews, according to the Wall Street Journal. This proposal aims to expedite the issuance of launch permits, with annual commercial flights projected to exceed 500. Beneficiaries of this initiative include companies such as SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Blue Origin, and Stoke Space.
π Upcoming earnings reports include several major companies. Skyworks (SWKS) will report at 23:00 MSK, followed closely by Visa (V), Logitech (LOGI), Tilray (TLRY), Ford (F), and Seagate Technology (STX) at 23:05 MSK. NXPI Semiconductors (NXPI) will follow at 23:10 MSK. Stay tuned for updates on these key financial disclosures.
πΊπΈ The Trump administration will end the drug subsidy program under Medicare after 2026, according to the Wall Street Journal. This decision impacts major healthcare companies, including Humana and UnitedHealth Group, which are closely monitored by investors and analysts. The implications of this policy shift could reshape the landscape of pharmaceutical funding and accessibility for millions of Americans.
π¨ The head of the SEC, Paul Atkins, has urged the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at establishing a clear framework for the cryptocurrency market. This legislation is seen as a crucial step in regulating the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.
π¨ AHEAD
π’ The U.S. oil reserves report by API is set to be released today between 23:30 and 23:40 Moscow time.
π’ The U.S. oil reserves report by API is set to be released today between 23:30 and 23:40 Moscow time.
π¨ Oil prices surged as the latest API report revealed a significant increase in crude oil stocks. The report indicated a rise of 3.296 million barrels, contrasting with expectations of a decrease of 2.5 million barrels and a previous increase of 2.603 million barrels. This unexpected rise could impact market dynamics and investor sentiment. For more details, visit API.
π«π’ Iran is overstepping its demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which Oman, the United States, and the international community have rejected, according to a U.S. official.
β΄οΈ Grayscale states that the token HYPE remains undervalued, particularly in comparison to shares of fintech companies.
β¨ Cryptorank reports on the dynamics of various sectors in cryptocurrency from 2025 to 2026. The only sector showing year-over-year growth is the tokenized assets sector (RWA). Bitwise emphasizes that tokenization is becoming a reality as real assets like stocks and bonds transition to blockchain, paving the way for a future multi-trillion-dollar sector. The CEO of BlackRock highlighted that asset tokenization will be the next big wave in crypto, as stated in December 2022.