🇯🇵 Japan's Prime Minister has informed the leadership of the ruling party about plans to dissolve the parliament, according to the party's secretary-general. The announcement comes amid fluctuating conditions in the currency market, with the Japanese yen facing significant volatility. For more details, visit here.
🇺🇸 Coca-Cola has decided not to sell Costa Coffee after failing to find buyers with satisfactory offers.
🚀 Germany's second-largest bank, DZ Bank, has received approval to launch cryptocurrency trading.
🇺🇦 Ukraine aims to finalize agreements with the United States and European countries regarding security guarantees during the World Economic Forum in Davos, scheduled for January 19-23, according to BBG.
🇨🇦🇨🇳 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to embark on his first visit to China on January 15 and 16, amid increasing tensions with the United States. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new avenues for cooperation between Canada and China, as geopolitical dynamics continue to evolve.
⚠️ Russia's stance on Venezuela remains unchanged, as Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the United States conducted an illegal operation.
⚠️🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Sergey Lavrov has pointed out that the United States' departure from its own principles of globalization raises concerns about Washington's reliability. This sentiment is echoed by Russia, Europe, Ukraine, Scandinavia, the Middle East, and Africa, all expressing doubts regarding the trustworthiness of the U.S. government.
⚠️🇺🇦 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized French President Emmanuel Macron, stating that he is merely performing for the public without presenting any substantial proposals for dialogue. Lavrov emphasized the lack of serious contact initiatives from Macron amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. For further details, visit this link.
💰 The Russian Ministry of Finance has placed OFZ 26253 bonds amounting to 13.46 billion rubles, with demand reaching 44.39 billion rubles. The weighted average yield stands at 14.99% per annum.
🇫🇮 Finland's Prime Minister has proposed a ban on access to social media for teenagers under the age of 15.
⚠️🇬🇱 Today, Denmark and Greenland will attempt to dissuade Trump from his interest in acquiring Greenland— BBG.
✈️ In 2025, the passenger traffic of Aeroflot decreased by 1.8%, with a smaller decline of 1.1% in December. However, the Aeroflot Group managed to increase its overall passenger numbers by 0.1%, reaching 55.3 million travelers for the year. For more details, refer to the report.
🇺🇸 Wells Fargo has reported its Q4 2025 earnings, revealing a revenue of $21.29 billion, slightly below the estimated $21.64 billion. The bank's net interest income stood at $12.33 billion, also missing the forecast of $12.43 billion. Total average deposits reached $1.38 trillion, surpassing expectations of $1.36 trillion. Looking ahead, Wells Fargo estimates its 2026 net interest income to be around $50 billion and total expenses to be approximately $55.7 billion.