🚨 The UK economy showed positive signs in its latest GDP report for November. Month-over-month, GDP increased by 0.3%, surpassing expectations of 0.1% and rebounding from a previous decline of 0.1%. Year-over-year, the GDP growth stood at 1.4%, also exceeding forecasts of 1.1% and matching the prior year's performance.

🇷🇺 In 2026, major transformations are expected in the microfinance sector, according to Ilya Kochetkov, the director of the Central Bank's department, in an interview with TASS. For more details, visit the full interview.

📈 Trading volume in bonds on the Moscow Exchange reached a record 42 trillion rubles in 2025, according to Moscow Exchange.

⚠️🇨🇭🇺🇸 The Swiss competition authority has launched an investigation into Microsoft's licensing fees.

⚠️ According to Chainalysis, fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrency could lead to losses of up to $17 billion by 2025. The rise in identity theft schemes and the implementation of AI for scams and hacks are cited as significant contributing factors.

🇺🇸 A candidate for the position of U.S. Ambassador to Iceland made a joke suggesting that the country could become the 52nd state. This comment was reported by Politico, highlighting the candidate's lighthearted approach during the nomination process. The humorous remark has sparked discussions about U.S.-Iceland relations and the cultural ties between the two nations.

🛢🌎 A sharp drop in temperatures is expected in Asia next week, raising concerns about potential weather records being tested. For more details, visit BBG.

🛢🇪🇺 Siberian cold is set to hit Europe by the end of January, raising concerns about severe weather conditions across the continent. For more details, visit BBG.

🌟 Top crypto projects by token buyback volume in the last 30 days have been highlighted in recent data from DropsTab.

🚫🛢 The United States aims to block Venezuelan oil supplies to Russia, China, and Iran, according to CNN.

🚨 "T-Technologies" has established a subsidiary, LLC "T-Health," focused on the medical field.

🚨 Russian pharmaceutical company PharmSynth announced that there will be no dividend payments for the year 2024. The decision was made during a recent meeting, with further details expected to be disclosed on February 19. For more information, visit here.

🚀 BlackRock CEO stated that decentralized finance (DeFi) is a revolution, with the potential for trillions of dollars in investment opportunities. For those looking to understand DeFi and how to utilize it, fund manager Sergey Zinienko explains everything in simple terms on his channel — learn more.

🌍 Several Chinese aircraft entered Iran's closed airspace last night, according to Iranian media reports.

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⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 According to Euractiv, the proposal to appoint a special representative for the EU on Ukraine is not currently under discussion.

📉 Ericsson is set to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden. The move comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts to adapt to changing market conditions.

⚠️🇯🇵 The Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in January. The central bank will focus more on the weakening of the yen than before, according to sources from RTRS.

🚀 JPMorgan anticipates continued growth in cryptocurrency inflows in 2026, following a record $130 billion in 2025.

🇷🇺 Ростелеком has acquired a 45% stake in the hotel management solutions developer, Ertek. This investment marks a strategic move to enhance its portfolio in the hospitality technology sector.

🚖 Apollo Go, supported by Baidu, has expanded its robotaxi services to 20 cities across China.

✨ The London Stock Exchange (LSEG) has launched a new digital settlement service called Digital Settlement House, compatible with blockchain and digital assets. This service will enable instant settlements between independent payment networks. For more details, visit Bloomberg.