U.S.-Russia Negotiations — The United States has yet to finalize its stance regarding Russia's proposals on the New START Treaty, according to Ryabkov.

Platinum market to see slight surplus in 2026, WSJ reports. The metal has gained 80% since January, outpacing gold.

Russia's confectionery manufacturing has declined amid a global cocoa bean shortage, leading to higher product prices. Concurrently, increasing consumer shift toward healthy lifestyles is affecting preferences in sweet products. — Ъ

Russia considering launch of fully autonomous drone operations on public roads, Savelyev reports on Russia 24.

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Saveliev highlighted the renewal of the aviation fleet as a key priority for the country's aviation sector, according to Russia 24.

Ukrainian President Zelensky appears in NABU documents linked to corruption probe, according to sources. He arrived in Ankara today, while U.S. Army Minister Daniel Driscoll expects Zelensky to be in Kyiv later today.

The U.S. is developing a new plan to resolve the Ukraine conflict and is holding consultations with Russia, Axios reports. U.S. Army Minister Daniel Driscoll, who arrived in Ukraine, is scheduled to meet with Russian representatives later, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Scheduled talks in Turkey between Steve Witkoff and Andriy Yermak canceled, reports Oliver Carroll, The Economist.

NASA to hold special briefing on November 19 regarding interstellar object 3I/ATLAS amid speculation it may be an extraterrestrial spacecraft; former Israeli Space Agency official Chaim Eshed has previously claimed that aliens exist within the solar system and cooperate with certain nations, with former President Trump allegedly privy to the information. Read more.

Lukoil's foreign asset sale attracts new bidders as Exxon, Chevron, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, and Carlyle Group join the shortlist.

DOMRF increases IPO offering size to 25 bln rubles from 20 bln rubles; CEO Vitaly Mutko previously considered up to 30 bln rubles.

U.S. and Saudi Arabia poised to announce multibillion-dollar deal on AI infrastructure investments, part of Saudi Arabia's $600 billion U.S. investment pledge.

Revolut chooses Polygon as its primary blockchain infrastructure for payments, trading, and staking.

Approximately 20% of the global internet experienced disruptions following a Cloudflare outage; full service restoration remains challenging. The NET index declined 7%.

Gazprom held discussions with Mongolia on potential partnerships in the oil and gas sectors and explored prospects for gasification in Ulaanbaatar, the holding announced.

The S&P 500 closed below its 50-day moving average for the first time in 139 sessions. Experts express concerns over a potential 10% decline.

U.S. ADP Nonfarm Employment declines by 2,500 in latest week, vs. 11,200 decrease reported previously.

Russia's Ministry of Finance to conduct auctions on Nov. 19 for OFZ 26253 and 26249 issuance.

Cloudflare reports a 4% decline in net impact amid widespread disruptions across multiple internet services.

Deutsche Börse to integrate SocGen stablecoins into core market systems, signaling increasing adoption of digital currencies within traditional financial infrastructure.

China's Alibaba updates its AI chatbot Qwen with significant enhancements.

A Trump envoy to NATO has called on European allies to adopt a more aggressive stance toward Moscow, suggesting they consider utilizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military efforts. Details available in Bloomberg article here.

Lloyds Banking Group to acquire digital wallet provider Curve; official announcement anticipated next week.

Russian private investors could soon gain direct access to futures and options tied to cryptocurrencies, as the Central Bank plans to permit qualified investors to trade crypto-linked derivatives. Currently, Russian investors can only access cryptocurrencies indirectly via funds or indices with related assets.

Forward Industries transfers 1,887,962 SOL tokens to Coinbase amid declining crypto holdings; stock prices of firms with cryptocurrency commitments experience double-digit weekly declines, with signs of corporate panic emerging in late October.

Sovcombank acquires 5.68% stake in Group Astra — Ъ

India persists in Russian oil imports despite Trump warnings, says Financial Times.

Fidelity files to list spot SOL ETF on NYSE.

DappRadar to Cease Operations After Seven Years; RADAR Token Declines

US Congress, with Trump’s approval, moving forward on legislation for additional sanctions against Russia, Senator Lindsey Graham says. Graham, recently designated on Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists.

India's gold imports surged threefold in October to $14.72 billion, according to The Hindu.

Kevin Hassett emphasizes that the U.S. economy remains strong and expects continued growth, citing ongoing deals and significant capital inflows. He advocates for another Federal Reserve rate cut. Hassett and Bessent frequently feature on CNBC and FOX, promoting this outlook as part of the Trump administration's messaging strategy.

Saudi PIF trims US equity holdings 18% in Q3 2025, 13F shows.

FAA to lift flight restrictions imposed during government shutdown, WSJ reports.

Lithium prices in China rise 10%, as Ganfeng Lithium Group forecasts 30% demand increase in 2026.

HSBC expects India’s GDP to expand roughly 7-7.5% in the upcoming two quarters.

Russia's data center market reached approximately 200 facilities with 81,200 rack spaces by the end of 2024, according to iKS-Consulting. The firm anticipates the figure will increase to 85,800 by year-end 2025. The market is concentrated mainly in Moscow and the Moscow region, accounting for about 80%, with Saint Petersburg hosting roughly 10%.

Russia to relax currency controls on foreign subsidiaries of domestic banks, Izvestia reports.

US Dollar Index (DXY) Extends Gains, Pressuring Gold and Risk Assets The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory, maintaining its strength. Historically, a rising DXY has been associated with bearish sentiment for gold and risk assets including equities and cryptocurrencies.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, as “financial products.” The regulator aims to revise taxation rules by fiscal year 2026, lowering the tax rate on crypto transactions from 55% to 20%.

Japan's preliminary quarterly GDP shrank 0.4%, better than the expected 0.6% decline, following a 0.5% expansion in the prior quarter. On an annual basis, GDP fell 1.8%, exceeding the forecasted 2.5% drop but improving from a 2.3% rise previously.

Strategy to Announce Last Week’s BTC Acquisitions Tomorrow; Saylor Releases BTC Purchase Tracker

Bitcoin trades below $94,000 amid ongoing market volatility; investors remain cautious.

Japan weighing 17 trillion yen economic stimulus package; aims to inject over $110 billion in liquidity. Further details available on Reuters website.

Russian insurance firm VSK's major investors, in which SFI holds a 49% stake, are exploring potential buyers for their interest or possibly the entire company, Kommersant reports. Read more

U.S. August conversation with Swiss president fails to persuade Trump to cancel tariffs; Switzerland responds by dispatching businessmen bearing gifts of Rolex watches and a gold bar, leading Trump to reduce tariffs to 15%, Axios reports.

Reports suggest former President Trump may have decided on a military operation against Venezuela; signs indicate the administration is moving toward a more aggressive stance, according to CNN, The Guardian, and La Presse.

UAE — The world's tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, has opened in Dubai, featuring the highest panoramic swimming pool globally.

Robert Kiyosaki anticipates imminent start of "printing press," signaling surge in asset purchases; plans to acquire more BTC, gold, and silver.

Arthur Hayes has reduced his long positions in ETH, ENA, ETHFI, LDO, AAVE, and UNI. — EmberCN