🇮🇳 India's economy is projected to grow by 7.4% in the financial year 2025-2026, which ends in March 2026, according to the Indian statistics office. This forecast exceeds the government's initial estimate of 6.3% to 6.8%.

🌫 World Bank reports that global aluminum prices have reached their highest level since April 2022.

🇺🇸 Major US banks are expected to report significant profit growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 next week. This surge is anticipated as investment banking activities rebound. For more details, visit RTRS.

⚠️🇩🇪 Merz Warns of Economic Collapse in Germany

In a stark warning, German politician Friedrich Merz has expressed concerns about a potential economic collapse in the country. He highlighted the urgent need for measures to stabilize the economy, emphasizing that current conditions are precarious. Despite the alarming forecast, he noted that other aspects of the situation remain stable.

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🛢🇺🇸🇻🇪 The United States is currently more focused on securing oil supplies from Venezuela rather than organizing elections in the country, according to Axios, citing sources within the White House.

🚨🇺🇸 According to Polymarket, there is only a 21% chance that the Supreme Court will rule in favor of Trump's tariffs on Friday, January 9. If deemed illegal, the court could compel the Trump administration to return over $130 billion collected from these tariffs. Trump has warned that this would be disastrous. Experts suggest that if the tariffs are ruled unlawful, the administration may seek ways to maintain existing tariffs and implement new ones. mt in max

⚠️🇷🇺🇺🇸 The United States has detained the oil tanker "Marinera," according to RTRS. Earlier, the Wall Street Journal reported that Russian naval forces are rushing to the tanker to prevent its seizure by American military forces.

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🚨 The United States' ADP Nonfarm Employment report for December shows an increase of 41,000 jobs, falling short of the expected 50,000. This marks a revision from the previous figure of a decrease by 29,000. For more details, visit ADP.

🛢🇺🇸🇻🇪 Sales of Venezuelan oil are set to continue indefinitely as the U.S. eases sanctions, according to CNBC. The U.S. is expected to receive over 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, with selective sanctions being lifted immediately. Axios previously reported that sanctions would be relaxed if Venezuelan authorities comply with certain conditions. For more details, visit mt в max.

🚨 A U.S. military operation has seized control of the tanker "Marinera" in the North Atlantic, according to RTRS reports.

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🛢🇺🇸🇻🇪 The U.S. Energy Secretary, Rick Perry, announced that the U.S. government aims to sell Venezuelan oil on the global market and direct the proceeds to accounts controlled by the U.S. A White House representative stated that Trump and U.S. oil executives will meet on Friday to discuss Venezuela. mt в max

⚠️🇷🇺🇺🇸 The European Command of the U.S. Armed Forces has confirmed the detention of the Russian oil tanker "Marinera" in the Atlantic Ocean. The tanker was seized for violating American sanctions, according to a statement from the U.S. European Command.

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🚀 Ripple has announced that it does not plan to conduct an IPO, stating that the company has sufficient funds for its operations and investments. In November 2025, Ripple raised $500 million, which valued the company at $40 billion.

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🚨 The ISM Services PMI for the United States increased to 54.4 in December, up from the previous 52.6. This rise indicates an expansion in the services sector, reflecting stronger economic activity.

🚨 Factory orders in the United States for October have reported a decline of 1.3% month-over-month, falling short of expectations which were set at a decrease of 1.1%. This marks a significant drop compared to the previous month, which saw an increase of 0.2%. For more details, visit here.

🚨 The United States has reported its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for November, revealing that the number of job vacancies stands at 7.146 million. This figure falls short of expectations, which were set at 7.610 million, and is also lower than the previous month's count of 7.670 million.

🌟 Rumble, the streaming company, has partnered with Tether to launch a new crypto wallet called Rumble Wallet. This initiative aims to support the creator economy by providing users with a secure platform for managing their digital assets. For more details, visit here.

🚨 Ahead

Crude oil inventories in the United States will be reported by the EIA today at 18:30 Moscow time.

💥🇺🇸 Intel's stock surged by 10% following its announcement of a new AI chip at the CES conference. The company revealed exciting advancements in artificial intelligence technology, positioning itself for growth in this rapidly evolving sector. Investors reacted positively to the news, reflecting confidence in Intel's future prospects. For more details, visit Intel.

🚨🛢🇺🇸 Oil Inventory Report from the EIA shows a significant decline in crude oil stocks. The latest data reveals a decrease of 3.832 million barrels, contrasting with expectations of a 1.2 million barrel drop and a previous decline of 1.934 million barrels. For more details, visit EIA.