U.S. expected to file lawsuit Monday to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, sources say.

Tom Lee highlights a growing trend with users starting to view ETH as money.

European Union imposes sanctions on VK and legal entity of messenger "Max," according to TASS; company states operations and services remain unaffected.

Bonzo, a major lending protocol on the Hedera blockchain, has been hacked.

Poland has initiated consultations with France over Macron's proposed European nuclear umbrella project, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

U.S. negotiators will not travel to Oman for talks with Iran but will maintain remote contact with Omani and Qatari representatives, CBS News reports. Previously, former President Trump directed his negotiating team, led by Vance, Kushner, Witkoff, and Rubio, to continue discussions with Tehran. Iran and Oman are discussing the possibility of opening a route through the central Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios. Lebanon is set to join talks with Israel in Rome on July 15-16, TASS reports.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that retribution for his predecessor and father is a national obligation that "must certainly" be fulfilled, adding that freedom-loving people worldwide will soon support this divine mission.

MOSCOW, Oct 30 (Dow Jones Newswires) — Hurricane Bernadette bypassed Moscow, impacting the Moscow region and surrounding areas, BFM reports. Sergey Sobyanin announced the hurricane's diversion.

The IRGC denies Trump's claim that Iran has requested to resume negotiations, IRIB reports.

Standard Chartered recommends clients view Bitcoin at $64,000 as a “strong long.”

Iranian officials and media have renewed calls for revenge against the UAE, citing perceived betrayal due to Abu Dhabi’s collaboration with the United States. Former Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili called for swift action.

Former President Trump allegedly instructed a military strike on Iran if Tehran successfully carried out an assassination attempt against him, according to an interview with the New York Post.

U.S. stock purchases slow markedly in 2026, Vanda Research reports.

Kazakhstan plans to introduce a tenge-backed stablecoin aimed at facilitating international settlements, according to the head of the Central Bank.

Russia analysts forecast emergence of two new billionaire classes: auto service proprietors and app startup entrepreneurs centered on gasoline availability displays.

Volkswagen reports 9% decline in global sales in Q2 2026, marking second consecutive quarterly decrease. First-half 2026 global sales down 6% YoY. Main VW brand down 14%, Audi down 8.2%, Porsche down 16%.

Significant outflows from silver ETFs have been observed over the past six months. Some experts view this as a potential counter-signal, citing that such large-scale outflows and activity historically signal market nearing capitulation.

MOSCOW, [Date] — The number of vacancies listed on the SuperJob portal declined by 28% over a two-year period, while resumes surged by 50%, according to TASS. Demand for personnel has diminished across all major sectors. — TASS

Russia inflation expected to hit 14-year high in June amid rising fuel costs, Bloomberg Intelligence reports. The June data will be released at 19:00 MSK today. Experts suggest the fuel crisis has markedly impacted inflation dynamics, potentially prompting the Central Bank to consider tighter monetary policy.

U.S. halts Iran strikes to de-escalate, officials say; preparations for potential action remain, but diplomacy prioritized.

Japan's Producer Price Index for June due at 02:50 JST. Germany's Consumer Price Index scheduled for release at 09:00 CET. Brazil's CPI set for 15:00 BRT. Russia's CPI and WASDE report due at 19:00 MSK. Delta Airlines to report earnings at 13:30 EDT.

Russia’s 36.6 chain has acquired pharmaceutical retailer Trika. The deal is estimated by experts to be valued between 540 million and 700 million rubles, according to Kommersant.

Elon Musk identifies Anthropic as the current leader in artificial intelligence.

Starbucks developing proprietary AI tools to potentially replace some software applications from Microsoft and IBM, continuing industry trend of substituting costly software with more affordable AI solutions.

PepsiCo reports second-quarter core EPS of $2.20, above analyst estimate of $2.19.

US stock options' put-call ratio hits historic low, signaling bullish sentiment. Trump advises against shorting. BlackRock trims long positions in AI stocks.

Robinhood's decentralized exchange blockchain achieves record trading volume, surpassing $560 million.

Bitcoin ETF spot market experiences shift from inflows to outflows amid rising risk aversion following President Trump's announcement ending Iran truce, reports SoSoValue.

Gasoline prices, which have surged notably since June, are increasingly fueling Russia’s inflation acceleration, according to experts. While the Central Bank does not consider weekly data indicative, they acknowledge emerging unfavorable trends, Vedomosti reports.

NATO to utilize Palantir’s Maven Smart System for monitoring Russian military activity, The Times reports. The system will track troop movements, identify vulnerabilities in alliance defenses, and assist in future deployment planning. Palantir UK CEO Louis Mosley indicated that any necessary strikes would be coordinated through the platform.

Oil prices have increased just 11% since recent US-Iran tensions escalated, with President Trump yesterday citing an oversupply in the market.

USD unchanged at 6.79 against the CNY, 79.8 against the RUB.

Israel expects the U.S. to conduct multiple consecutive strikes on Iran over several days, according to Kan News. Vance stated that if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. would respond with military strikes.

Kazakhstan establishes regulated market for digital assets and stablecoins. President Tokayev signs decree to stimulate and develop digital asset industry; measures aim to encourage crypto operations within a regulated framework. Voluntary disclosure of previously foreign-held digital assets permitted. Businesses and government agencies allowed to utilize stablecoins for cross-border payments; digital asset income to remain tax-exempt. Mining on associated gas to be legalized.

Polymetal board to recommend suspension of dividends until 2030, sources say

Oil exports from the U.S. have decreased to their lowest level since November 2025, according to the Department of Energy, with oil reserves, including the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, falling to their lowest since May 1984.

Former President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky, discussing key geopolitical issues. Trump indicated that the NATO meeting concerning Ukraine was successful. Both leaders expressed a shared desire for resolution and acknowledged progress over recent weeks. Despite these developments, they agreed that the process remains ongoing.

Qatar reports LNG tanker attacked near Strait of Hormuz.

Peskov says deployment of nuclear weapons will not enhance Baltic region security

China lifts restrictions on refined fuel exports until end of July after three-month hiatus, RTRS reports.

Whitkoff and Kushner may visit Moscow soon, RIA reports.

EU NATO Event - Experts describe this as the shortest and most absurd NATO summit in history.

SpaceXAI scheduled to launch new AI model Wednesday, The Information reports.

Belarus moves to legalize multiple cryptocurrency activities ahead of upcoming launch of crypto banks; includes plans to regulate copy trading, airdrops, and additional operations, according to BELTA.

Ukraine and Russia entering new phase of enforced truce, prompting increased intensity and frequency of strikes. Experts warn that forthcoming months may be particularly severe as both sides aim to negotiate from a position of strength ahead of winter, Ukrainian media reports.

NATO launches $40 billion initiative to address drone threats, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte announces at Defense Industry Forum during NATO summit.

Gazprom (GAZP) shares fall below 93 amid recent trading activity.

Bitcoin spot ETF inflows persist, data from SoSoValue shows.

Gazprom delays again the start of LNG production from coalbed methane amid lack of profitability without tax incentives, reports Vedomosti.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged rising drone threats to Moscow, FT reports. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that air defense forces intercepted 430 drones heading toward the city.