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📊 The latest data from the United States shows a decline in Michigan Consumer Sentiment for May, now at 44.8, down from a previous 49.8 and below expectations of 48.2. Additionally, one-year consumer inflation expectations rose to 4.8%, compared to 4.7% previously. Meanwhile, five-year consumer inflation expectations increased to 3.9%, up from 3.5%.

📈 The United States reported a leading economic indicators index for April, showing an increase of 0.1%. This figure surpasses expectations of a 0.1% decline and improves from a previous decrease of 0.6%.

🚨 Ahead The United States will release several key economic indicators today. At 17:00 Moscow time, the Leading Economic Index for April will be published, followed by the Michigan Consumer Sentiment for May and consumer inflation expectations for May.

⚠️🇺🇦 Rubio stated that if the dynamics of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict change, the U.S. will be ready to assist. Currently, there are no trilateral negotiations involving Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine. The U.S. continues to supply weapons to Ukraine funded by allies.

⚠️✴️ Polymarket has announced that user funds remain fully secure following a recent hack. The platform reassured its users that the integrity of their assets is intact. For more details, visit Polymarket.

⚠️🇨🇳 Chinese brokerage stocks are experiencing a significant downturn as the country tightens control over cross-border stock trading. Futu has received a subpoena related to an investigation, leading to a sharp decline in its shares, with FUTU down by 30%. For more details, visit here.

🚨 Russia's INARKTIKA has announced dividends for 2025, set at 10 RUB per share. The general meeting will take place on June 26, with the cut-off date for dividends on July 7.

⚠️🇮🇷 The UAE has joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in urging Trump to prioritize diplomacy over military action in relations with Iran. Gulf nations are concerned that renewed conflict could destabilize the region and harm their economies. — BBG

🚨 Iran Update: Qatar has dispatched a group of negotiators to Tehran in coordination with the United States to assist in reaching a deal aimed at ending the war in Iran, according to RTRS.

💥🌎 EM stocks end the week on a positive note.

⚠️🇷🇺 AKRA has downgraded the credit rating of PJSC Magnit to AA+(RU) with a stable outlook, as well as its bonds to the same level, AA+(RU). Additionally, the credit rating of AO Tander has also been lowered to AA+(RU) with a stable outlook.

🇷🇺 DeliMobility has announced its dividend payment schedule for 2025, set to take place on May 25. Shareholders are encouraged to stay informed about this upcoming event. For more details, visit DeliMobility's website.