Abu Dhabi to host new peace talks on Ukrainian crisis scheduled for Sunday, February 1, according to media reports. A Russia-Ukraine working group is expected to meet to discuss security issues. Details

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Ukraine's President Zelensky says Kyiv awaiting U.S. info on future peace talks, preparing for new meetings next week; source: mt in max

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 amid market volatility.

Switzerland's Foreign Minister plans upcoming visits to Russia and Ukraine.

Russia to deploy navy to safeguard ships in shadow fleet amid mounting pressure from unfriendly nations, reports MK.ru. Authorities cite increased external threats as rationale, according to max MarketTwits.

Russia's government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of gasoline, diesel and other fuels until July 31, according to TASS. The ban on gasoline exports for producers has been lifted until the end of July, while restrictions on exports by non-producers remain in place, RIA reports.

U.S. Justice Department dismisses as false the latest compromising material on Trump in Epstein dossier, The Times reports. mt in max

U.S. government faces second shutdown under Trump administration; Senate approves funding through September 30, House scheduled to vote February 2. If approved and signed by President Trump, shutdown could end rapidly; limited economic impact expected. For more details, see Bloomberg.

Greece warns shipowners to avoid sailing near Iran coasts over geopolitical concerns. mt in max

Canada's economy remained unchanged in November 2025, with GDP flat at 0%, defying expectations of a 0.1% increase, following a 0.3% decline in the prior month.

Exxon Mobil reported fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.71, above the consensus estimate of $1.69.

Chevron reports Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.52, ahead of estimates at $1.38.

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Southwest Airlines shares surged 19%, the largest gain since 1978, following earnings release. More details

China suspends trading in five silver and oil funds amid market volatility, according to SCMP. For more updates, visit mt в max.

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it will not permit its airspace and territory to be used for attacks on Iran. For more details, visit mt in max.

OpenAI aims to go public by the end of 2026, The Wall Street Journal reports, as company executives seek to outpace rival Anthropic, founded by former OpenAI employees.

Former President Trump plans to nominate a new Federal Reserve chair, with sources indicating Kevin Warsh is the likely candidate, Bloomberg reports.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces lawsuit alleging admission of involvement in Tupac Shakur's murder, according to court documents. Details.

Trump, gathering military assets near Iran, reiterated his hope that he won't need to resort to force. mt in max

Ukraine negotiators are reportedly close to reaching a resolution as they work through remaining technical issues, according to U.S. NATO representative Matthew Whitaker. More details available here.

President Trump signed an order imposing tariffs on countries exporting oil to Cuba. Details in max

RT-investments no longer forecast ruble weakening to 100 per dollar by 2026, according to mt in max.

A funding bill failed its procedural vote in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, raising the risk of a government shutdown amid ongoing negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. The deadline to avoid a lapse in government funding is January 30. mt в max

OpenAI's valuation could reach $830 billion in latest funding round, WSJ reports. For more details, visit mt in max.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that the energy truce comes into effect tonight. Details at mt in max

SpaceX in discussions to merge with xAI ahead of planned IPO, Reuters reports. The deal could lead to the largest IPO in history, potentially doubling Elon Musk’s net worth, sources say. Further details available at Max in Max.

PayPal reports 39% of U.S. merchants now accept cryptocurrencies at checkout, signaling increasing adoption. (Link:

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Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled to hold talks tomorrow with visiting UAE President during his working trip to Russia, according to Kremlin.

Nornickel reports 2025 production performance results; full details available in the report.

Pop Mart stock rises 7% as the toy producer plans to open more than 20 new stores in the U.S. this year. More insights here.

European geopolitics: Kallas states that Europe is no longer the primary focal point for Washington, indicating a structural change rather than a temporary one. [Link: https://max.ru/markettwits]

Russian companies are increasingly hiring artificial intelligence specialists, according to a report by Vedomosti. More details at mt in max.

President Macron to meet with Denmark and Greenland prime ministers at Elysee Palace to discuss Greenland situation. For additional details, visit mt in max.

U.S. Former President Donald Trump expressed confidence in reaching a resolution to the Ukraine conflict during an interview with Fox News. mt в max

Macron to host Denmark and Greenland prime ministers at Élysée Palace; Bank of Japan minutes due at 02:50; Australia's CPI and Canada's rate decisions expected; FOMC meeting and press conference scheduled at 22:00 and 22:30; Wings India airs, showcasing UNAC innovations; Russia's Ministry of Finance auctions OFZ bonds; upcoming earnings include ASLM Holding, Henderson, X5 Retail Group, Norilsk Nickel, and major U.S. corporations.

US dollar falls 10% in 2023, marking the worst year for the currency in eight years; experts cite potential policy shifts by Trump favoring weaker dollar to lower interest rates and enhance exports, as the dollar index (DXY) trades at 95.5 with support at 90, according to market analysts. More details here.

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Ukraine to sign 20-point peace plan with U.S.; U.S. to sign separate agreement with Russia. EU will not be a signatory, says Ukraine Foreign Minister Sibiga. (Source: mt in max)

Russia and China aim to bolster energy supply cooperation, according to the Russian Embassy in China. The remarks come amid a two-day visit to Beijing by Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev. More details at

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Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, named Dogecoin (DOGE) the most "viable" meme coin for the long term, casting doubt on other meme tokens, during remarks at the Davos forum. DOGE remains closely linked to Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual. mt in max

MOSCOW – The Moscow Exchange announced trading parameters for Fix Price PJSC ordinary shares amid consolidation. The last trading day with T+1 settlement code is set for Feb. 20, 2026. Starting Feb. 25, only T0 and Z0 settlement codes will be accepted. Settlement codes will be disallowed on Feb. 26 and 27. Trading resumes Feb. 28 with updated share parameters following the consolidation.

Gold, silver, palladium, and platinum continue to correct following yesterday's turnaround. Monitoring remains ongoing. Further updates available on MT in Max.

New car sales in Europe increase for sixth straight month. mt в max

Used car sales hit record high, reports Autostat. Consumers cite new vehicles as increasingly out of reach in Russia. Link.

UK Leader Keir Starmer to Visit China Today, Aiming to Balance Relationship with US and China, Sources Say. Starmer to travel with ministers and business leaders; emphasizes UK will not choose between US alliance and strengthening China ties. mt в max

U.S. President Trump increased tariffs on South Korea from 15% to 25%, citing the lack of parliamentary approval for a bilateral trade agreement. South Korea's ruling party plans to pass a special law related to the trade deal by the end of February. .

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to host breakfast with CIS ambassadors to discuss 2026 collaboration; India and EU expected to announce trade agreement; UK Labour Leader Starmer visiting China; key economic data from China and US anticipated; speeches from Trump and ECB President Lagarde scheduled; UnitedHealth, General Motors set to release earnings today.