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🌟 The ICE and OKX exchanges are set to launch futures contracts for Brent and WTI crude oil. This collaboration aims to enhance trading opportunities in the oil market, providing investors with more options for hedging and speculation. The introduction of these futures is expected to attract significant interest from traders and market participants.

🚨 Canada’s Producer Price Index (PPI) for April shows a month-on-month increase of 2%, down from 2.4% previously. Year-on-year, the PPI surged to 11.4%, rising significantly from 7.8% earlier. This marks the second consecutive month of rapid annual inflation acceleration.

⚠️🇷🇺 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.

🇫🇷 Searches were conducted at President Macron's residence, the Élysée Palace, as part of an investigation into the awarding of government contracts to the same company over a span of more than 20 years, according to Le Monde. mt in max

🇮🇷 The Commander of the Pakistani Army is heading to Tehran, according to sources from Al Arabiya.

🇺🇸 Hasset: Kevin Warsh will restore the independence of the Federal Reserve. Warsh is expected to handle the interest rate situation effectively.

🚨🇷🇺 On May 26, the BAZIS Group will hold a meeting regarding dividends for 2025. For more details, visit here.

🚫 Russia's OVK has announced that it will not be paying dividends for the year 2025. This decision was confirmed during a meeting on June 24.

⚠️🇷🇺 The head of the Bank of Russia's banking regulation and analytics department, Alexander Danilov, expressed his shock at the prices of residential real estate in Moscow. "Honestly, I'm in shock, to put it simply. I don't know how much one needs to earn to afford these purchases," he stated. mt in max

🔋 China's leading battery manufacturer, CATL, has announced plans to invest in DeepSeek. This significant move highlights CATL's commitment to expanding its footprint in the technology sector, particularly in areas related to energy storage and innovation. Further details on the investment strategy and expected outcomes are yet to be disclosed.

💥🇪🇺 Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy has been recommended for approval in Europe, marking a significant advancement in the fight against obesity. The European Medicines Agency's decision could pave the way for wider access to this treatment, which aims to help individuals manage their weight more effectively. The drug's potential approval comes as health authorities seek innovative solutions to combat rising obesity rates across the continent.

📈 The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) will hold its Shareholder Day on May 28.