🌍 Today’s calendar highlights significant events for May 14, 2025.

Tariffs between the US and China are set to decrease. The EU may approve new sanctions against Russia. Former President Trump is visiting Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE from May 13 to 16. Germany will release its CPI data at 09:00 Moscow time, while OPEC's monthly oil market report is expected at 14:00. The US will report oil reserves at 17:30. Russia’s CPI data will be available at 19:00.

Additionally, discussions are underway between Putin and Malaysia's Prime Minister.

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🌎 The latest foreign exchange rates show that the US dollar is trading at 7.216 against the Chinese yuan (USDCNY) and at 81.80 against the Russian ruble (USDTRUB).

🇨🇳🇺🇸 Starting today, the temporarily reduced tariffs between the United States and China are now in effect. Reduced tariffs aim to ease trade tensions and improve economic relations between the two nations.

🇷🇺 During the morning session, the Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX) remained stable at 0%.

🇺🇸🇸🇦 The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the energy sector and critical minerals. This agreement aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.

For more details, visit the official release.

🚀 DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) has made headlines by acquiring a record 172,670 SOL, bringing its total holdings to 595,988 SOL. This significant purchase surpasses $100 million in treasury assets. For more details, visit the full report here.

🇷🇺 Blocked US stocks on the Russian OTC market are trading at a massive discount, ranging from 50% to 75% lower than their prices abroad, according to a report. For more information, visit — Ъ.

🚨🛢🇺🇸 The United States plans to purchase $1.3 billion worth of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Republicans have introduced a corresponding bill, as reported in an article on OilPrice.com. For more information, visit the link.

✨ The SPB Exchange has launched the first Islamic digital financial assets (DFAs). Auto parts manufacturer "Agarat-Chelni" plans to test market capacity with a pilot issuance. For more details, visit here.

🌍 Russia's fertilizer exports surged by over 25% in the first quarter of 2025, according to MMI data. Meanwhile, the European Union is set to impose tariffs on Russian fertilizers starting July 1, as noted by Kept experts.

✴️ EToro has announced plans for its IPO on Nasdaq, pricing shares at $52, which is above the previously stated range of $46 to $50. The company will trade under the ticker symbol ETOR. For more details, visit CNBC.

🌍 The Syrian pound strengthened by 30% against the dollar following President Trump's decision to lift all sanctions on Syria.

🌍 A new oil service company, "Specpromservice," in which LUKOIL holds a 49.5% stake, has expanded its operations significantly. Over the past year, the company attracted nearly 30 billion rubles in investments and reported revenues of 20 billion rubles, positioning itself alongside major industry players. — Ъ

🇮🇳 Foreign investors have begun selling Indian stocks following a 16-day streak of continuous purchases. This marks the end of the longest buying period since 2023, according to a report by Bloomberg. For more details, visit the article here.

🍽️ The Steak N Shake restaurant chain is set to begin accepting BTC as a form of payment starting this week.

✨ Coinbase has invested in Canadian stablecoin issuer Stablecorp to expand its presence in the Canadian tokenization market. The move marks a strategic step for Coinbase in bolstering its operations in the growing cryptocurrency landscape in Canada. For more details, visit Cointelegraph.

⚠️🇷🇺 Production of strong alcohol in Russia has plunged by nearly a quarter. Following a decline in sales, the production of strong alcoholic beverages fell by 26% year-on-year in January to April 2025. For more details, visit Kommersant.

🚨 Ahead

Germany's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April is set to be released at 09:00 Moscow time.

🌟🇨🇦 Crypto.com has obtained a restricted license in Canada, marking a significant step in its expansion within the North American market. This license will allow the platform to offer certain services to Canadian customers, enhancing its presence in the growing crypto industry. Further details on the implications of this license for users and the company's future plans are anticipated.

🚨 Germany reported its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, matching expectations and up from 0.3% previously. Year-on-year, the inflation rate stood at 2.1%, in line with forecasts but slightly down from 2.2% earlier. For more details, visit here.