🇺🇸 Major banks in the United States have laid off 10,600 employees in 2025, marking the highest number of job cuts in a decade, according to a report by BBG.

🚨🇪🇺🇨🇳 Euractiv reports that the European Union is considering implementing additional tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles. These measures could impact the growing market for such cars in Europe, as the EU aims to protect its automotive industry amid rising competition from China. Further developments on this issue are expected as discussions continue.

✨ Glassnode reports a significant surge in new wallet activity on the Ethereum (ETH) network, indicating a sharp influx of new investors. Notably, such spikes have previously coincided with local price peaks, typically following a strong upward movement. However, the current increase in new wallets is occurring after an extended period of consolidation.

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🚨🇺🇸🇹🇼 The United States and Taiwan have finalized a trade deal. The U.S. will reduce tariffs on Taiwan to 15%. Additionally, Taiwan is set to invest $250 billion in the United States.

✨ The second-largest bank in Belgium, KBC, has made history by becoming the first bank in the country to offer cryptocurrency trading services.

🌟🇺🇸 Interactive Brokers has introduced 24/7 account funding using the stablecoin USDC. Next week, the platform will add support for PayPal's PYUSD and Ripple's RLUSD stablecoins. For more details, visit mt в max.

⚠️🇮🇷 Advisors have informed Trump that a large-scale strike on Iran is unlikely to topple the regime and may escalate regional conflict. The U.S. will need increased military resources in the Middle East for both offensive operations and to protect American forces and allies like Israel in the event of Iranian retaliation. Trump plans to monitor Tehran's handling of protests before deciding on the extent of any potential attack. — WSJ

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🌍 Trump administration officials have urged to keep all US coal plants operational, citing it as essential to meet the increasing demand for electricity and to stimulate the revival of the country's industrial base. For more information, visit Bloomberg.

🌍 Today’s calendar includes key economic events: The Bank of England's head will speak at 13:00 Moscow time, followed by the U.S. industrial production report for December at 17:15. Russia's consumer inflation (CPI) data for December is expected at 19:00. The Baker Hughes rig count for oil and gas will be released at 20:00.

Canadian PM Mark Carney is on his first visit to China on January 15 and 16.

In the U.S., Walmart will enter the Nasdaq 100 index while AstraZeneca will exit, effective before the market opens on January 20. American markets will be closed on January 19 for a holiday.

Earnings reports include Citizen Financial at 14:20, PNC Financial at 14:30, and State Steel Corp at 14:35.

🌎 The current exchange rates are as follows: USDCNY stands at 6.96, while USDTRUB is at 79.10.

🌍 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump.

⚠️🇮🇷 Axios reports that Trump is delaying an attack on Iran to plan the operation more carefully. The Wall Street Journal notes that Trump may intentionally be stalling strikes as U.S. forces reposition in the region. Fox News adds that the U.S. is sending military equipment to the Middle East, with Trump considering all possible options regarding Iran, including military action, according to U.S. envoy Mike Waltz at a UN Security Council meeting. mt в max

⚠️🇬🇧 Britain has proposed that NATO establish a special mission called "Arctic Sentinel" to enhance security in the region, including the protection of Greenland. This was announced by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in an interview with The Daily Mirror. "The Arctic is the gateway through which Russia's Northern Fleet can threaten the UK... It is a gateway through which they can threaten transatlantic security," Cooper stated.

⚠️🇬🇧🇺🇦 Britain is resisting efforts by France and Italy to engage in negotiations with Russia, according to Politico. The UK government remains firm in its stance, prioritizing its support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions. As diplomatic discussions continue, the UK seeks to maintain a unified front against Russian aggression.

💥 Strong inflows into spot BTC ETFs continue, according to data from SoSoValue.

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🇷🇺 Russian Railways (RZD) may sell a 49% stake in Freight One (FGK) for 44 billion rubles. No profit from the sale is planned, according to reports. — Kommersant

⚠️🇮🇷 US Senator Lindsey Graham expressed optimism regarding the imminent end of the Iranian regime. He believes that the days of the current leadership in Iran are numbered. *listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia

🇺🇸 Paramount is seeking political support in Europe for its $108.4 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. The company has reached out to French President Emmanuel Macron and has initiated discussions with British authorities. — BBG

🇷🇺 Gazprom Neft is nearing the sale of its stake in MOL at NIS — Kommersant.

🚨 Polygon has recently reduced its workforce by approximately 30%, although the announcement was not made publicly, according to BeInCrypto. The company is currently undergoing a significant business restructuring, focusing on stablecoin payments. In November 2025, Polygon's CEO stated that the platform is evolving into a "layer" for online payments, with the POL token being one of the most undervalued tokens entering the next market cycle.