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⚠️🇪🇺 The European Central Bank (ECB) may raise interest rates as early as June, according to RTRS sources.

🚨🛢🇺🇸 U.S. crude oil reserves in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) experienced a record decline last week, marking the largest drop in the history of observations, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. mt в max

✨ The Governor of South Carolina has signed a law that endorses payments in cryptocurrencies while prohibiting payments in CBDC.

🚀 Ripple has secured the 16th spot on CNBC's list of the 50 most promising innovative companies for 2026.

💰 The Central Bank of Russia is urgently seeking to recover 200 billion euros in a lawsuit against Euroclear, according to a statement from the arbitration court's press service — PRIM.

🛢️ The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported a significant decrease in crude oil inventories, with stocks falling by 7.863 million barrels. This figure was notably larger than the anticipated drop of 2.5 million barrels and a previous decline of 4.306 million barrels. The report highlights ongoing fluctuations in the oil market, raising questions about future supply and demand dynamics.

🚨 Ahead The U.S. oil market is on alert as the EIA crude oil inventory report is set to be released at 5:30 PM Moscow time. This follows the recent API report indicating a significant decline in inventories, with a drop of 9.11 million barrels. Investors are keenly awaiting the EIA data to gauge the market's reaction.

⚠️🛢 Oil prices are influenced by reports from Al Hadath. The latest updates indicate fluctuations in the market, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic factors. Traders are closely monitoring these developments as they could impact supply and demand dynamics globally. Investors are advised to stay informed on the situation to navigate potential changes in oil pricing effectively.

🚨🇮🇷 The commander of the Pakistani army is expected to visit Iran tomorrow to announce the final version of a peace plan. The next round of negotiations will take place in Islamabad after the conclusion of the Hajj season, according to sources cited by Al Hadath. mt in max

🏛️ Donald Trump is reportedly planning to construct a six-story bunker beneath the ballroom at the White House, according to RTRS.

🇺🇸 Intuit is set to lay off 17% of its workforce. The decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts aimed at improving efficiency and adapting to changing market conditions. This significant reduction in staff highlights the challenges facing the tech industry amid economic uncertainties. The company has not disclosed specific details about which departments will be affected.

❗️🇷🇺 PIK is currently considering the issue of dividends for the year 2025. Previously, the company had stated that it would not be paying dividends in the coming years.