🇷🇺 The strengthening of the ruble has not yet fully manifested in inflation, and this effect will continue to influence the economy for several months, according to the Central Bank.
🚨 The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced that the United States will impose new sanctions on Russia if it refuses to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. He endorsed a recent phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin that ended without a ceasefire agreement. Rubio supported potential sanctions, including 500% tariffs on goods from countries purchasing Russian energy, but noted that Trump currently favors diplomacy to keep negotiations open. — FT
🌟 A French company, The Blockchain Group, has successfully raised 8.6 million euros to purchase BTC for its balance sheet.
✨ Trading of XRP futures on the CME exchange has surpassed the initial trading volume of SOL futures launched in March. On its debut day, XRP generated an impressive $19 million in trading, according to statistics.
💥✴️ Bitcoin has surpassed $107,000, marking a significant milestone in its trading history. Investors and analysts are closely watching this surge as it raises questions about the cryptocurrency's future trajectory. The market's response to this increase could shape further developments in the digital asset landscape. For more details, visit this link.
🇺🇸 Trump has announced a $175 billion project called the Iron Dome, set to be developed within three years.
🚨 Ahead
The U.S. oil inventory report from the American Petroleum Institute (API) is scheduled for release between 23:30 and 23:40 Moscow time.
The U.S. oil inventory report from the American Petroleum Institute (API) is scheduled for release between 23:30 and 23:40 Moscow time.
🛢️ Oil prices are reacting to the latest API report, which shows a crude oil inventory increase of 2.499 million barrels. This figure is notably higher than the expected rise of 1.850 million barrels and also surpasses the previous week's increase of 4.287 million barrels.
✨ The SEC has postponed its decision on Bitwise's application for an ETH ETF that includes staking.
🌍 Today's calendar highlights include the second day of the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting. In the UK, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April will be released at 09:00 Moscow time, followed by US EIA oil inventory data at 17:30. Russia's CPI for April is scheduled for 19:00. Key speakers from the US Federal Reserve include Kugler, Daly, and others. Additionally, various companies will report their financial results, including MTS, Baidu, and Target, at different times throughout the day.
⚠️ Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, according to CNN. The tensions between the two nations continue to escalate as Israel seeks to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The situation remains volatile, with international implications for security and energy markets. For more details, visit CNN.
🚨 Russia has extended invitations to the United States and several unfriendly nations for a security forum in Moscow, as reported by Alexander Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council. The international meeting of high-level representatives overseeing security matters is scheduled to take place from May 27 to May 29 in Moscow.
🛢 Oil prices rose by 1.7% following reports of Israel's preparations for a strike on Iran.