๐จ The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for April has been released, showing a value of -0.25. This figure falls short of the expected -0.20 and is significantly lower than the previous value of -0.03. The index reflects the overall economic activity in the United States, indicating potential challenges ahead.
๐จ Russia's Central Bank reports that price expectations among businesses fell to the lowest level since August 2023 in May. This development signals a potential easing of inflationary pressures in the economy. For more details, visit the Central Bank of Russia.
๐ฅโด๏ธ๐จ๐ด Colombia is set to pilot a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on the Cosmos blockchain. This initiative aims to explore the potential of digital currencies in enhancing the financial ecosystem. The pilot program will provide insights into the benefits and challenges of implementing a CBDC in the country.
๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ Fannie Mae shares surged by 43%, while Freddie Mac experienced a remarkable 60% increase. This surge follows discussions surrounding Trump's plans for the privatization of both government-sponsored enterprises. The potential changes in policy have sparked significant investor interest, leading to a notable rise in stock values.
๐ท๐บ On May 23, 2024, Mostotrest will hold a meeting regarding dividends. For more details, visit Mostotrest's official site.
โ ๏ธ The "LAMBUMIZ" dividend announcement for 2024 has been made. The ordinary share dividend is set at 3.5 RUB, while the preferred share dividend is 0.1 RUB. The general meeting will take place on June 21, with the cutoff date for dividends on July 7.
๐ฆ๐ช G42, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia, Softbank, and Cisco have announced their partnership to develop an AI project called Stargate in the UAE.
๐จ Oil prices are in focus as the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is set to release its natural gas inventory report at 17:30 Moscow time. Investors and analysts will be keenly watching the data to gauge supply levels and potential market implications.
๐ฅ Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has advised everyone to plant potatoes as a means to avoid future problems. He emphasized the importance of self-sufficiency in food production, urging citizens to take action in their own gardens. The advice comes amid growing concerns about food security and economic challenges.
๐ท๐บ ะะธะถะฝะตะบะฐะผัะบneftekhim reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a net profit of 19.84 billion rubles, a significant increase from the 7.64 billion rubles recorded in the same period last year.
๐ฅโด๏ธ Trump sees an 8% increase as he hosts a dinner for major holders of the TRUMP token today.
๐ข๏ธ The latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that natural gas inventories have increased by 120 billion cubic feet (BCF). This figure surpasses market expectations of 118 BCF and is higher than the previous report of 110 BCF. For more details, visit the EIA website.
๐จ Iran's geopolitical situation will be addressed as Vitkoff heads to Rome for negotiations this Friday, according to RTRS.
๐ซ Russia's Norilsk Nickel (GMKN) has announced that it will not pay dividends for the year 2024. The decision was revealed during a state meeting on June 27.
๐ท๐บ Analysts expect a significant decline in EBITDA for Sovcomflot in the first quarter, projecting a drop of 3.4 times to $98 million, according to the consensus from IF.