Kamala Harris announces bid for 2028 presidency. Axios reported in December 2025 that Harris had initiated unofficial preparations for the upcoming election. mt in max

Securitize, a tokenization platform owned by BlackRock, has integrated the TRON blockchain. More details available on the mt in max website.

Novorossiysk port partially resumes oil and fuel loading at Sheskharis terminal, RTRS reports. Further details available at here.

PJSC Polyus announces dividend for 2025 at 56.8 rubles per share; shareholders' meeting scheduled for May 6; record date set for May 18.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the U.S. may suspend negotiations on Ukraine by August, depending on whether Moscow and Kyiv can reach an agreement. The decision is influenced by a U.S. internal political deadline ahead of fall congressional elections, tentatively scheduled for August. mt in max

Experts surveyed by Kommersant expect no recovery in Russia's new heavy truck market this year amid continued low demand. Factors contributing to the outlook include high loan interest rates, rising vehicle prices, and stagnation in logistics and construction sectors. Some buyers are switching to used machinery. Read more on Kommersant or visit mt in max.

European Union increases Russian gas imports amid Middle East crisis, reports Financial Times. Further insights available on mt в max.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticizes WhatsApp's encryption, stating it may be the "biggest deception in history" and alleging that the platform reads user messages and shares data with third parties, contrary to company claims. Durov emphasizes that Telegram has never engaged in such practices and never will. WhatsApp remains banned in Russia and is owned by Meta, which has been designated as extremist by Russian authorities.

U.S. Department of Energy to tender 30 million barrels from strategic reserves; Japan to release oil from reserves in May. mt in max

Hungary — Former U.S. President Donald Trump endorses Viktor Orban ahead of parliamentary elections, stating, "I was proud to support Viktor during his reelection in 2022, and it is an honor to do so again." For more information, visit mt in max.

Japan's Producer Price Index for March rose 0.8% month-over-month, up from 0.1%, and increased 2.6% year-over-year, versus 2.1% previously.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf states time is running out, citing three unaddressed violations of peace proposal by US and Israel.

Kirill Dmitriev met with U.S. officials, discussing Ukraine and economic cooperation amid upcoming expiration of Russian oil sanction relief, which Semafor reports Trump is likely to extend.

Hezbollah Member of Lebanese Parliament Ali Fayyad said the group rejects direct negotiations with Israel until a ceasefire is reached. Previously, reports indicated that mutual attacks are expected to continue during Israel-Lebanon talks. Israel remains open to discussions, while Lebanon opposes. mt in max

Russia's Central Bank considering criminal liability for unlicensed crypto activities, targeting exchanges, brokers, and exchangers, Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin says. Administrative liability will be applied to financial intermediaries. Offering professional currency services without a license could lead to criminal charges. More details available at RBC.

Russia's Rostelecom held a board meeting chaired by Dmitry Medvedev to review 2025 financial results. — release mt in max

China's Foreign Minister signals willingness to bolster relations with North Korea. mt in max

Tesla developing new smaller, more affordable electric crossover model, aiming to become the company's lowest-cost vehicle, sources say. more details available at Reuters and via mt in max.

WB Bank explores creation of proprietary ATM network; decision anticipated by end of 2026, says Chairman Georgiy Gorshkov. WB Bank is owned by Wildberries founder Tatiana Kim. Details in max

Authorities confirm Bashkiria segment in Bashneft excluded from forecast privatization plan; sale not currently scheduled.

FESCO reports 2025 net loss of 3.16 billion rubles, reversing previous year's 25.4 billion ruble profit, IFRS basis. More details at report.

North Korea conducts tests of new weapons, state news agency reports. For more details, visit mt in max.

Hedge funds are closing short positions in U.S. stocks at the fastest pace in six years, Goldman Sachs said. For more information, visit Bloomberg.

Russia offers sanctioned LNG to Asia at a 40% discount, according to Bloomberg. . More insights by .

Mixed flows continue in spot Bitcoin ETFs amid a lack of significant crypto-specific catalysts; uncertainty remains over Iran situation. Cryptocurrency trading volumes on exchanges have declined by 50% from peak levels in 2025. mt in max

Russian forestry industry leaders propose a three-year moratorium on bankruptcies amid challenging market conditions. Participants cite falling prices, rising logistics costs, and a strong ruble as key threats to the sector. — Ъ; mt в max

Goldman Sachs has cut its Q2 2026 oil price forecasts. Brent crude is now expected to average $90 per barrel, down from previous estimates of $99. WTI crude is revised lower to $87 from $91. More details are available here.

The Central Bank of Russia may consider further rate cuts at the upcoming meeting or opt for a pause, Trefilov from the Central Bank says. mt in max

Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserts that American military assets will stay deployed near Iran until a comprehensive agreement is fully implemented, guaranteeing no nuclear weapons development and the safety of the Strait of Hormuz. He warns that any breach could lead to larger-scale hostilities. —mt в max

US dollar traded at 6.83 against the Chinese yuan and 80.90 against the Russian ruble.

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President Trump issues warning to Iran; US urges all parties to quickly comply with ceasefire agreement; US nuclear policy remains unchanged. More details at mt in max.

White House press secretary Livitt scheduled to hold press briefing at 8:00 PM MSK. mt в max

Bitwise reports that historically, April has been one of the strongest months of the year for Bitcoin. mt in max

Pakistan's Minister of Planning and Development attributes Israel's initiation of the ongoing conflict to broader regional tensions, according to Al Jazeera. More details available at mt in max.

Iran demands $1 per barrel of oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz, payable in cryptocurrency, according to reports from FT.

Reports suggest Iran is targeting UAE territory as the UAE conducts strikes on Iran's Siri Island. The US and Israel are accused of breaching the ceasefire by attacking a refinery in southern Iran, according to Press TV. mt в max

International airline stocks surged significantly today. More details here.

The United States considers the Ukrainian conflict the most difficult to resolve, though significant progress has been achieved, according to Vance. mt in max

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has not yet resumed, according to RIA Novosti. For more information, visit mt in max.

US equities: Significant increases in "put" options trading volume have historically aligned with local lows in the S&P 500. The so-called "Operation Epic TACO" appears to have signaled a bottom in stocks, and recent activity suggests former President Trump may be broadcasting more "positive" messages. mt в max

Israel to suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks, CNN reports. U.S.-Iran negotiations scheduled for April 10 in Islamabad, Pakistan, with attendees including Whitkoff, Kushner, and Vance. An agreement on 15 points has been largely finalized. Former President Trump commented, "Let's see what happens next. We'll see if it reaches the end," AFP reports. mt in max

New Zealand central bank holds cash rate at 2.25%, in line with expectations

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White House confirms President Trump briefed on Pakistan's proposal; response pending, Axios reports. Iranian official indicates Tehran is considering Pakistan's two-week ceasefire request, RTRS says. More details at here.

Iran's government has devised measures for all scenarios, according to Tasnim. Iranian citizens are forming human chains around infrastructure and energy facilities that may be potential targets. mt in max

Reports suggest Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly provided false information to former President Trump regarding military operations in Iran, including assertions of U.S. military superiority during the "TACO" operation, according to The Washington Post. Additional details available at MarketTwits.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard issued a statement at 3:30 AM Tehran time, with regional leaders reportedly telling U.S. President Trump to cease hostilities. The Iranian authorities warned of a substantial retaliation against U.S. allies if attacked, listing specific targets including the Karish and Tanin gas fields. The warning indicates potential strikes on energy infrastructure, raising concerns over global oil and gas supplies. Further details available at here.

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Iran halts ceasefire negotiations with U.S., informs Pakistan it will no longer participate, according to the New York Times. Read more