📈 Russia's GDP growth in the first quarter, excluding calendar effects, exceeded 2% year-on-year, according to the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Economic Development. For more details, visit the official site.
🚨🇷🇺 VK shareholders have approved a capital increase priced at 324.9 rubles, significantly above current market rates. A press release states that key Russian shareholders' mutual investment funds will purchase the new shares. The company plans to allocate the raised 115 billion rubles towards reducing its debt burden, which it promises not to increase again.
⚠️🛢🇷🇺 The ruble tax price of Russian oil fell in May below 4,000 rubles per barrel for the first time in two years, according to calculations by RTRS.
🇨🇳 China is employing DeepSeek technology to design advanced fighter jets, including the J-15 and J-35. Additionally, the nation is utilizing this technology for the development of next-generation aircraft such as the J-36 and J-50, according to SCMP.
🚗 Ford has reported its latest earnings, posting an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.14, surpassing expectations of $0.03. This positive performance highlights the company's resilience and strategic direction in a challenging market.
🌍 Today’s Calendar — May 6, 2025
Japan reports no trading activities. The EU will unveil a roadmap for phasing out Russian energy sources. Canada's Carney is set to meet Trump for tariff discussions. Key economic indicators include the Caixin Services/Composite PMI from China at 04:45, Services/Composite PMI from Germany at 10:55, and the Eurozone at 11:00. The US trade balance will be released at 15:30. Short-term oil market forecasts from the US Energy Department are expected at 19:00. API oil inventories will be reported at 23:30.
Earnings reports include Ferrari at 13:35, Marriott at 14:00, and several US companies at 23:05.
Japan reports no trading activities. The EU will unveil a roadmap for phasing out Russian energy sources. Canada's Carney is set to meet Trump for tariff discussions. Key economic indicators include the Caixin Services/Composite PMI from China at 04:45, Services/Composite PMI from Germany at 10:55, and the Eurozone at 11:00. The US trade balance will be released at 15:30. Short-term oil market forecasts from the US Energy Department are expected at 19:00. API oil inventories will be reported at 23:30.
Earnings reports include Ferrari at 13:35, Marriott at 14:00, and several US companies at 23:05.
🌍 China's economic indicators for April show a decline in the Caixin Services PMI, which stands at 50.7, down from 51.9. The Caixin Composite PMI also decreased to 51.1, compared to the previous figure of 51.8. These results suggest a slowdown in economic activity in the country.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 A new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran may take place on May 10-11, according to Axios, citing remarks from Whitcoff.
📈 In the morning session, the Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX) saw an increase of 0.6%.