Chinese Foreign Minister in Moscow today; Witkoff and Kushner scheduled to meet with Putin soon.

European Union ambassadors to review 20th Russia sanctions package on December 3.

Eurozone preliminary November consumer inflation (CPI) data due at 1300 MSK.

Russia's Ministry of Finance announced the opening of the order book for debut OFZ bond issues in yuan. The coupon guidance is set at 6.25% to 6.5% annually for a 3.2-year maturity and not exceeding 7.5% annually for a 7.5-year maturity. Applications will be accepted on December 2 from 11:00 to 15:00 Moscow time.

Norilsk Nickel plans to sell its gold mining project in the Trans-Baikal region, as rising gold prices improve market conditions for the divestment of the non-core asset, sources told Vedomosti.

An increasing number of companies are filing lawsuits seeking compensation if the U.S. Supreme Court finds President Trump's tariffs unlawful, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Microsoft CEO unveils plans to increase investments in European tech sector as company escalates focus on the region for strategic growth.

Trump to convene Venezuela meeting with National Security Team; all options on the table, White House says.

Ukrainian media report that Zaluzhny has returned to Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia shows no signs of ending its aggression, emphasizing that Ukraine is solely responsible for making decisions regarding its territories.

Former President Donald Trump will meet today in the Oval Office to discuss Venezuela, according to CNN. Attending the meeting will be Hegseth and Rubio.

More than 20 Russian banks are participating in the pilot program for the digital ruble, the Central Bank reports.

VEON Ltd announced that Kyivstar, in partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, has selected Google Gemma to serve as the foundation for Ukraine’s national large language model. The company said Google’s Vertex AI infrastructure will supply the necessary computing resources for the project.

MOSCOW, Oct 23 (Dow Jones Newswires) – A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Witkoff is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, according to Kremlin officials.

India imports first oil from Guyana since 2021, seeking to diversify energy sources—BBG.

ETF Store's Nate Geraci expects spot LINK ETF launch next week.

Bank of Japan Governor signals potential interest rate hike

Former President Trump has reportedly selected a candidate for the next Federal Reserve chair as expectations grow for rate cuts. His chief economic advisor, Hassett, is considered a strong contender, according to Bloomberg.

Federal Reserve to conclude quantitative tightening by Dec. 1; Powell suggests potential shift to quantitative easing, prompting Fed officials to discuss possible implementation. Markets expect increased risk assets in early 2026 amid prospects of rate cuts under new leadership.

Strategy CEO Phong Le said the firm would only sell its Bitcoin if the company's shares fall below net asset value and if all financing options are exhausted. The company is scheduled to report on Bitcoin acquisitions made last week. Michael Saylor has published a tracker detailing these Bitcoin purchases.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accuses the United States of seeking to dominate Caracas’ extensive oil reserves.

U.S. stocks rally as "Magnificent Seven" companies post Q3 2025 earnings rise of 18.4%, surpassing Wall Street estimates of 14.7%, as of September 30. Despite representing the slowest growth since Q1 2025 at 5.6%, the results remain solid. The seven tech giants continue to be key contributors to S&P 500 earnings growth, according to FactSet.

Silver prices reach record high, surpassing $56 per troy ounce, nearly doubling since January; other precious metals see moderate gains amid expectations of Federal Reserve policy easing following end of U.S. shutdown; supply deficit persists amid strong investor demand. — Ъ

Pavel Durov launches decentralized mining network Cocoon on TON blockchain. For more information, visit the official website.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet with Witkoff before December 4-5, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. Earlier reports indicated Witkoff might arrive in Moscow on December 2. Putin is scheduled to undertake a state visit to India on December 4-5.

US aims to finalize remaining elements of Trump’s Ukraine peace plan by Sunday, enabling negotiators to travel to Moscow. Ukraine has not yet agreed on territorial issues and security guarantees, Axios reports.

UAE to See Surge in Millionaires by 2025, Driven by Real Estate Investment—Consultants UAE is expected to join the ranks of nations experiencing a significant increase in dollar millionaires by 2025, driven primarily by real estate investments rather than equities, according to global consulting firms. Wealthy investors are increasingly channeling capital into UAE properties, which offer average rental yields of 8-13% in USD and property value gains of up to 30%, the reports indicate. Art Estate, a real estate consultancy with over 20 years of experience, provided detailed market analyses and strategic insights into the trend.

China's Composite PMI dips to 49.7 in November from 50, signaling contraction. Manufacturing PMI declines to 49.2 from 49, while Services PMI falls to 49.5 from 50.1, according to data. RTRS reports that non-manufacturing sector activity contracts for the first time in nearly three years, and manufacturing sector enters its eighth straight month of decline, FT notes.

International Sex Day is observed on November 30, with the Moscow Exchange remaining operational. Reports indicate that numerous participants opt to celebrate the occasion at the exchange.

The White House has launched a dedicated webpage to identify "fake news" sources, which is continuously updated.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that the country's air force will acquire new strategic assets, and a "new important mission" will be assigned to the North Korean army.

Former President Trump announces closure of airspace over Venezuela, impacting geopolitical landscape.

Private investors purchasing apartments in a new complex can benefit from complimentary stays at Domina-managed 5-star hotels worldwide. The first hotel, currently under construction near the Black Sea, features rooms with first-year yields beginning at 3.2 million rubles. Owners are entitled to 45 free days annually in their apartments or any of Domina's hotels across 17 cities globally. More information is available at the Palazzo de Agoy website.

Former President Trump states that any document signed by "Sleepy Joe Biden" is invalid; claims to have nullified nearly all of Biden's executive orders.

Lenta to Continue Active Acquisition Strategy; Negotiations Ongoing, Company Says

NDRC warns of potential bubble in China's robotics sector, citing over 150 humanoid robot manufacturers. Experts advise caution for long positions in Chinese robotics stocks, noting government tendency to act proactively to deflate speculative bubbles.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces that the Austin robotaxi fleet is projected to nearly double in December.

Former President Trump said the U.S. will soon begin land operations against drug trafficking from Venezuela. President Maduro announced that 82% of Venezuelans are ready to defend the country with weapons, marking a historic moment. He ordered the air force to be prepared to defend Venezuela. The Venezuelan Defense Minister warned the U.S. against attack, stating the people are ready to respond.

The US dollar was last seen at 7.07 Chinese yuan and 79.30 Russian rubles.

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations scheduled to meet this week to discuss peace and security strategies, President Zelensky announced. He indicated plans for "important negotiations" next week, without specifying the participants.

Bitcoin's Thanksgiving Day prices have shown substantial volatility over the years. In 2010, the cryptocurrency was valued at $0.28, rising to $2.49 in 2011, and increasing further to $12.51 in 2012. The next year, the price surged to $813, before declining to $376 in 2014. It held steady at $328 in 2015, then increased to $739 in 2016. The 2017 Thanksgiving price reached $8,771, before dropping to $4,015 in 2018. Prices climbed to $7,150 in 2019, then soared to $18,764 in 2020. The 2021 peak was $58,927, after which the price declined to $16,353 in 2022. As of 2023, the price was $37,035. Projections for the coming years estimate prices of $95,531 in 2024 and $91,711 in 2025.

Britain extends operations with LUKOIL's international assets until Feb. 26.

PAO AFK Sistema reports Q3 revenue of 355.3 bln rubles, up 13.4% YoY; net loss attributable to AFK Sistema was 52.9 bln rubles amid higher interest expenses; adjusted OIBDA for the quarter reached 102.8 bln rubles, up 21.9% YoY.

Astra Group to Distribute 2025 Dividends Ahead of Schedule in June Astra Group plans to pay dividends for 2025 earlier than scheduled, targeting June next year. "We even want to pay dividends earlier, that is, already at the beginning of June," said Elena Borodkina, Deputy General Director of Astra Group, in an interview. Further details are available at this link.

U.S. government bonds up 7.5% since start of 2025; analysts suggest this may be the best year for U.S. bonds since 2019. Former President Trump has been consistently purchasing bonds throughout the year.

Russian timber industry faces production declines in 2025 across lumber, plywood, and pulp sectors, the Ministry of Industry and Trade says. The ministry warns that the downward trend could persist over the next two years if current economic conditions do not improve, potentially leading to 20-30% drops in output in 2026-2027 under worse economic scenarios.

Talks on Ukraine may extend for several more months, with sources close to the negotiations citing "serious progress" that has brought some Ukrainian and Russian positions closer. The process appears unfavorable to Ukraine, aiming to align Russian demands with Ukrainian concessions, with the final say likely resting with the Kremlin, according to an unnamed source.

Russia's RusHydro reported an 11.6% year-on-year rise in revenue to 510.0 billion rubles for the first nine months of 2025, according to IFRS figures. EBITDA increased 18.6% to 130.6 billion rubles during the period. Net profit grew 28.7% to 30.3 billion rubles, supported by an 8.4% increase in operating expenses. More details are available in the company's report.

Russian equities exhibit limited fluctuations, remaining near unchanged amid subdued trading activity, FINAM reports.

Morgan Stanley warns that Oracle's credit default swap costs have reached a three-year high, prompting the company to address investor concerns. The firm’s substantial investments in AI have contributed to a rapid increase in debt levels. Analysts highlight parallels to the dot-com bubble, with investor optimism driven by anticipated exponential growth despite potential profitability issues. Michael Burry, who is currently shorting the "AI bubble," comments on the market dynamics.