β οΈ The 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia includes 17 individuals and 58 legal entities, among them "Surgutneftegas", according to the Estonian Foreign Ministry, as reported by TASS.
π South Africa plans to offer Elon Musk a deal regarding Starlink ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg. The U.S. is reportedly using tariffs to pressure countries into approving the deployment of Starlink within their borders, as reported by the Washington Post. For more details, visit the full articles at BBG and WaPo.
π·πΊ On June 24, Mosenergo will hold a State Shareholder Meeting (ΠΠΠ‘Π) to discuss dividends for 2024. For more information, visit Mosenergo's official site.
π¨ The implementation of the 17th sanctions package by the EU against Russia will depend on the progress of negotiations regarding Ukraine, according to the European Commission. The situation remains fluid as diplomatic discussions continue to unfold. For more details, visit this link.
β οΈπͺπΊπ·πΊ The CEO of KAMAZ, Sergey Kogogin, has been added to the EU sanctions list.
π₯ Stocks of Surgutneftegas are rising following news of the company's inclusion in the EU sanctions list, according to monitoring reports.
π₯ Experts predict that with several more sanctions packages, the IMOEX index in Russia could drop to the 5000 mark.
π¨ Chinaβs Central Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a loose monetary policy. The announcement comes as part of ongoing efforts to stimulate economic growth amid various challenges facing the country.
π¨π³ The People's Bank of China has reiterated its commitment to promote the cross-border use of the yuan. Earlier reports indicated that China aims to accelerate the internationalization of the yuan amidst rising tensions in global trade.
π¨ Russia's Surgutneftegas has announced its dividends for 2024. Preferred shares will yield 8.5 RUB, while ordinary shares will provide 0.9 RUB. The government assembly is scheduled for June 27, with the ex-dividend date set for July 17. For more details, visit the full article here.
π·πΊ The sale of ALROSA's stake in the Angolan project "Catoca" is set to be finalized by June 30, according to the Deputy Head of the Russian Finance Ministry, as reported by TASS.
π·πΊ The IPO of "ΠΠΠ.Π Π€" is anticipated in November 2025. The sale of shares is expected to amount to 5%, according to Moiseev.
π·πΊ SIBUR is waiting for the optimal moment to conduct an IPO, according to the company's head.
π Renowned investors, including George Soros, are cashing in on profits from Chinese tech stocks, driven by the DeepSeek boom. This surge has attracted significant attention from the market, prompting major players to secure their gains. For further details, read the full story on Nikkei.
π¨ Ahead
Canada will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April today at 15:30 Moscow time.
Canada will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April today at 15:30 Moscow time.
π¨π¨π¦ Canada has reported its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April. Month-over-month, the CPI decreased by 0.1%, matching expectations and down from a previous increase of 0.3%. Year-over-year, the CPI rose by 1.7%, slightly above the anticipated 1.6% and down from 2.3% earlier. The core CPI recorded an increase of 2.5%, with no prior expectation available, up from the previous 2.2%.
π₯πΊπΈ D-Wave Quantum has launched a new quantum computing system, leading to a 20% increase in its stock price. For more details, visit D-Wave Systems.
πͺπΊ The European Union is set to implement its 17th package of sanctions against Russia. This new round of measures aims to further restrict trade and economic activities in response to ongoing conflicts. Details regarding specific sanctions and their potential impact are still emerging. For more information, visit here.