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Neither Moscow nor Kyiv see much value in continuing negotiations, despite Trump's statements about the parties being close to a settlement, sources from the British FT report.

U.S. oil report due at 17:30 Moscow time; API inventories show a decrease of 2.188 million barrels.

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Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf states that Iran is prepared for all scenarios and warns they will be surprised. mt в max

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Major oil and gas executives warn that a potential conflict with Iran would substantially disrupt global energy markets. Governments are expected to prioritize energy security, focusing on diversifying supply sources. Investments in oil exploration and production are projected to rise, while funding for low-carbon options like nuclear and geothermal energy will persist. mt в max

North Korea amends nuclear legislation to authorize automatic nuclear strike in response to potential elimination of Kim Jong Un by foreign adversary, The Telegraph reports. Details

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Qatari LNG tanker transits Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran conflict began; passage authorized by Iran. More details available at Bloomberg. Follow updates on marketwits.

Spain reports two new hantavirus cases, one on Tristan da Cunha and the other in southern Spain, according to RTRS. Italy monitors four regions as a woman is quarantined in Florence. The MV Hondius cruise ship affected by hantavirus is headed to the Canary Islands, The Guardian reports. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is traveling to the Canary Islands for evacuation coordination. Spain mandates isolation for travelers upon arrival. The U.S. State Department plans to quarantine evacuated Americans in Nebraska.

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Israel considers a deal with Iran unlikely, informing the U.S. that any escalation in military action should target all Iranian energy infrastructure within 24 hours. Several Arab nations also support strikes on Iran's energy facilities, Channel 12 reports.

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Tucker Carlson alleges he personally warned former President Trump that prominent figures urging action against Iran, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, News Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch, conservative commentators Mark Levin, Ben Shapiro, and Marc Thiessen, either harbor animosity toward him or seek to undermine his presidency. mt в max

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Corporate America reports robust first-quarter performance in 2026; analysts upwardly revise earnings forecasts for 2026-2027, Goldman indicates. The "Magnificent Seven" outperforms peers with estimated profit growth of 32% in 2026, more than twice the S&P 500 average of 15%, JPMorgan states. mt in max

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Loss-making banks in Russia nearly doubled in first two months of 2026, Izvestia reports. According to Central Bank data, approximately 20% of Russian banks were unprofitable by end of January-February 2026, increasing from 34 to 60 institutions. The rise mainly impacted small banks holding less than 1% of the sector’s total assets.

New Zealand imposes 35th sanctions package against Russia, targeting 20 individuals and entities. mt в max

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Saudi Arabia declines to assist U.S. in Project Freedom operation, NBC News reports. More details available at here.

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Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high of 62,000, supported by robust earnings and easing trade tensions; more details available here.

Russia's Selidgar will discuss the 2025 dividend payments on May 7.

An unidentified Serbian group has submitted a $2.35 billion bid to acquire a stake in NIS from Gazpromneft and Gazprom, according to a Reuters report. For more details, visit Reuters. For updates, see mt at max.

Gasoline prices in the U.S. surged 50% following the onset of the Iran conflict, AP reports. mt в max

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Russia's passenger car tire production declined 23% YoY in Q1 2026, according to data. Tire sales by Russian manufacturers fell nearly 20%, reports show. For more information, visit mt by max.

Advisor to Ukraine's Defense Minister Sternenko states that Ukraine's Armed Forces will not observe the May 9 ceasefire, citing Russia's rejection of Ukraine's ceasefire proposal beginning May 6. mt in max

Russian new passenger car sales rise 15% YoY in April, Autostat reports; market performance exceeds dealer expectations. January-April 2026 sales up 9.6% YoY.

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Swiss National Bank signals increased willingness to intervene in FX markets, says spokesperson Martin. More details

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Private investors have invested a record 265.5 billion rubles in bonds at the Moscow Exchange, according to Moscow Exchange.

Russia's Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) has lifted the "under observation" status on Carsharing Russia PJSC's credit rating, affirming it at BBB+(RU) with a negative outlook.

The United States has exported over 250 million barrels of oil in the past two months amid the Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade, establishing itself as the world's leading oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia, according to BBG.

KAMAZ to release trial batch of APCs in 2027, CEO says, TASS reports. Production of specialized military vehicles at KAMAZ’s Naberezhnye Chelny facility has risen to 3,800 units annually. mt в max

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Cryptocurrency and stock markets reported notable gains. MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) up 50% over the past month, while Circle (NASDAQ: CRCL) increased 35% over three days.