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🇨🇳🇷🇺 The cost of transporting coal from the Far East has approached peak levels by mid-May, with rates for routes to China reaching $13-14 per ton. This new wave of freight price increases is driven by a surge in purchases in China — Ъ.

⚠️🇮🇷 During their recent conversation, Trump and Netanyahu expressed differing views on the next steps regarding Iran. Trump advocates for peaceful negotiations, while Netanyahu supports military action, according to Axios. MT in MAX

🇨🇳🇰🇵 Xi Jinping may visit North Korea next week, according to Yonhap.

🚨 The Russian Ministry of Defense has delivered nuclear munitions to Belarus for military exercises, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

🚀 The Federal Reserve has proposed a concept for "Skinny Master Accounts," which would enable crypto and fintech companies to access its payment system for clearing and settlement in crypto.

💥 Traders remain skeptical about the current rally of the HYPE token, actively shorting it. Short volumes are reaching record highs, according to Santiment. Despite this, the token has surged by another 16% today.

⚠️🇺🇸 The cost of hedging against a decline in U.S. stocks has fallen to a 20-year low. Currently, there is little concern in the market regarding a correction or downturn, according to Goldman Sachs.

💥🛢🇨🇳🇷🇺China has resumed fuel imports from "Yamal LNG" during Putin's visit to Beijing. In April, Russia became the second largest supplier of LNG to China, increasing exports by 43% year-on-year, according to BBG.

🛢🇯🇵🇷🇺 Japan increased its imports of LNG from Russia by 29.5% year-on-year in April, according to data from the Japanese Ministry of Finance, reported TASS.

🚨 Nvidia has significantly ceded its AI chip market share in China to Huawei, according to CEO Jensen Huang. The company faces increasing competition as Huawei strengthens its position in the rapidly evolving sector. For more details, visit the full report here.

🇷🇺 Approximately 15-20 companies are preparing for an IPO in 2026, according to Viktor Zhidkov, head of the Moscow Exchange. In an interview with RBC, he shared insights on the upcoming market developments.

🚀 A new cycle on Bitcoin has been launched: The first part explores what is really happening in the market, focusing on trading expectations rather than the coin itself. The second part delves into what underlies Bitcoin as a phenomenon, extending beyond its use as a tool. The third part provides a technical analysis of the current situation. The fourth part attempts to assess potential value through real figures. Finally, the fifth part discusses how these insights can be practically implemented.