🇷🇺 The share of non-residents in Russian OFZ bonds remained stable at 4% in April 2025, according to the Central Bank of Russia.

💥🇺🇸 Tesla shares rose by 2% as the company prepares for Elon Musk's exit from politics.

🚨 Analysts expect a decline in EBITDA and profit for Gazprom in the first quarter, driven by deteriorating conditions in the oil and gas markets, according to the consensus from IF.

⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 U.S. officials have prepared a new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the banking and energy sectors. The restrictions may take effect if Trump issues the necessary order. — RTRS

Yesterday, Trump stated that he needs a couple more weeks to evaluate the progress of negotiations regarding Ukraine.

🚫 The Board of Directors of RKK Energy has announced that there will be no dividend payments for the year 2024.

⚠️🇺🇸 US corporate profits in the first quarter of 2025 have dropped significantly, marking the steepest decline since 2020. This decline indicates that major corporations were already feeling pressure prior to the implementation of extensive tariffs on goods from global trading partners by the Trump administration. — BBG

💥🇺🇸 U.S. tech stocks opened higher, averaging a 2.5% increase, following Nvidia's latest earnings report. The company saw its shares rise by 5%. For more details, visit Nvidia.

🥔 The price of a kilogram of potatoes in St. Petersburg stores has surged by over 40%. As reported by the media outlet, this significant increase reflects the ongoing inflationary trends affecting food prices in the region. Consumers are now facing higher costs for this staple item, raising concerns about the overall impact on household budgets. For more details, visit this link.

🔔 Upcoming Event

The United States is set to release the Pending Home Sales report for April at 17:00 Moscow time. This data is crucial for understanding the current state of the housing market and may influence economic forecasts. Stay tuned for insights and analysis following the release.

⚠️🇺🇸 CEO of NVIDIA, Jensen Huang, has filed a request with the SEC to sell up to 6 million shares of NVDA as part of a compensation plan.

📉 Pending Home Sales in the United States for April have reported a significant drop of 6.3% month-over-month. This figure is well below expectations, which were set at a decrease of only 0.9%. The previous month's sales had shown an increase of 6.1%, revised to 5.5%.

⚠️🛢 Demand for oil remains weak, primarily due to China, according to the head of the IEA.

💥🇺🇸🇨🇳 Boeing will resume shipments to China in June, according to the CEO.

⚠️🛢🇷🇺 The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) expressed skepticism about the prospects of "Nord Stream 2", stating that it has little chance of success.

🚨 Oil Market Update: The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) will release its natural gas storage report today at 17:30 Moscow time. Investors and analysts are keenly awaiting the data to assess supply levels and market trends. Stay tuned for insights that could impact energy prices.

🚨🛢🇺🇸 U.S. gas supplies have increased by 101 BCF, according to the latest EIA report. This figure surpasses expectations of 98 BCF but falls short of the previous increase of 120 BCF.

🇷🇺 On June 4, Renaissance Insurance will hold a meeting regarding dividends for 2024. For more information, visit Renaissance Insurance.

⚠️✴️ Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a decline over the past week, raising concerns among investors. The cryptocurrency market remains volatile, reflecting broader economic trends and investor sentiment. For more details, visit this link.

🌟 Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD has officially commenced trading on Bitget.

🚨🇷🇺 T-Technologies has confirmed its plans to pay quarterly dividends. The upcoming payout will be for the first quarter, amounting to 33 rubles per share.

🚀 Santander plans to start offering cryptocurrency trading to its clients, marking a significant shift in the banking sector's approach to digital assets. The initiative aims to enhance retail access to cryptocurrencies, reflecting the growing interest in crypto among consumers. For more details, visit Bloomberg.