🚨 The United States reported initial jobless claims at 199,000, lower than the expected 219,000 and down from the previous week's 215,000. Meanwhile, continuing jobless claims reached 1.866 million, also better than the anticipated 1.907 million and a decrease from the prior figure of 1.913 million.
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⚡️🎄 Scientists have explained the reasons behind New Year celebrations. The tradition of celebrating the New Year dates back thousands of years and is rooted in various cultural and astronomical events. Different societies have their unique customs, but the common theme is the marking of time and renewal. The festivities often include rituals, feasting, and resolutions, symbolizing hope and new beginnings for the year ahead.
🎉 Bitcoin (BTC) Prices on New Year's Eve Over the Years:
In 2013, BTC was valued at $755, followed by $320 in 2014. The price rose to $430 in 2015, then jumped to $965 in 2016. By 2017, BTC surged to $14,155, but fell to $3,740 in 2018. The price climbed to $7,195 in 2019 and skyrocketed to $29,000 in 2020. In 2021, it reached $49,305, before dropping to $16,595 in 2022. As of 2023, BTC is valued at $42,560, with projections of $95,650 for 2024 and $87,580 for 2025.
In 2013, BTC was valued at $755, followed by $320 in 2014. The price rose to $430 in 2015, then jumped to $965 in 2016. By 2017, BTC surged to $14,155, but fell to $3,740 in 2018. The price climbed to $7,195 in 2019 and skyrocketed to $29,000 in 2020. In 2021, it reached $49,305, before dropping to $16,595 in 2022. As of 2023, BTC is valued at $42,560, with projections of $95,650 for 2024 and $87,580 for 2025.
⚠️ Gold has dropped by 2%, while silver and platinum have fallen by 9%, and palladium by 4%. However, predictions for 2025 show a bullish outlook, with gold expected to rise by 65%, marking its best year since 1979. Silver is projected to soar by 147%, potentially making it the best year on record for the metal.
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🎄 Today is January 1, 2026, and most countries around the world are observing a trading holiday in celebration of the New Year.
🔥 Today’s Calendar - January 2, 2026
Several countries, including China, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Japan, are observing the New Year holiday with no trading. In Russia, the Moscow Exchange is closed, while the SPB Exchange remains open. Key economic indicators include Australia’s Manufacturing PMI at 1:00 AM MSK, India’s at 8:00 AM MSK, Germany’s at 11:55 AM MSK, the Eurozone at 12:00 PM MSK, the UK at 12:30 PM MSK, Brazil’s at 4:00 PM MSK, Canada’s at 5:30 PM MSK, and the US S&P Manufacturing PMI at 5:45 PM MSK.
Several countries, including China, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Japan, are observing the New Year holiday with no trading. In Russia, the Moscow Exchange is closed, while the SPB Exchange remains open. Key economic indicators include Australia’s Manufacturing PMI at 1:00 AM MSK, India’s at 8:00 AM MSK, Germany’s at 11:55 AM MSK, the Eurozone at 12:00 PM MSK, the UK at 12:30 PM MSK, Brazil’s at 4:00 PM MSK, Canada’s at 5:30 PM MSK, and the US S&P Manufacturing PMI at 5:45 PM MSK.
🇷🇺 The key interest rate of the Bank of Russia may decrease to 9-10% by the end of 2026, according to Anatoly Aksakov in an interview with RIA Novosti.
⚠️🇻🇪 Maduro revealed that Trump called him from the White House on November 21 for a respectful ten-minute conversation. However, he described the aftermath as unpleasant. Experts warn that a new U.S. involvement in a war in Latin America could cost Trump dearly in the elections, noting that 80% of Americans oppose a second Vietnam or Afghan war. For more details, visit here.
🛢🇷🇸 The United States has suspended sanctions against the Russian-Serbian company, the NIS (Oil Industry of Serbia), until January 23, as announced by Serbian Energy Minister Dubravka Jedovic-Handanovic.
🚨 Major changes in global cryptocurrency regulation are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
In the EU, a directive on tax reporting mandates crypto exchanges and intermediaries to provide detailed user and transaction data to national tax authorities. In the UK, exchanges are now required to report comprehensive user and transaction details for taxation. Uzbekistan has introduced a legal framework allowing the use of stablecoins for payments. Turkmenistan has enacted a "Law on Virtual Assets," legalizing mining and the operations of exchanges and exchangers. The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) will also commence on January 1, 2026.
In the EU, a directive on tax reporting mandates crypto exchanges and intermediaries to provide detailed user and transaction data to national tax authorities. In the UK, exchanges are now required to report comprehensive user and transaction details for taxation. Uzbekistan has introduced a legal framework allowing the use of stablecoins for payments. Turkmenistan has enacted a "Law on Virtual Assets," legalizing mining and the operations of exchanges and exchangers. The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) will also commence on January 1, 2026.
🛢🇮🇳🇷🇺 Russian Urals oil has been dispatched to India for Reliance Industries, the largest private oil refinery in the country, according to reports. The shipment was confirmed by Kpler. At the end of December 2025, it was reported that Reliance Industries resumed purchasing Russian oil from suppliers not subject to U.S. sanctions. For more details, visit Bloomberg.