❗️🇺🇸 The Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May in the United States has been reported at 40.5, significantly lower than the expected 45.1 and down from the previous figure of 44.6. This decline indicates a contraction in manufacturing activity, raising concerns about the economic outlook. For more information, visit here.

📊 The latest data from the United States reveals that the Michigan Consumer Sentiment for May stands at 52.2, surpassing expectations of 50.8 and unchanged from the previous month. Additionally, one-year consumer inflation expectations have risen to 6.6%, up from 6.5%. Meanwhile, five-year consumer inflation expectations decreased slightly to 4.2%, compared to the previous rate of 4.4%.

🇷🇺 The venture fund "Venture Investments 1," managed by T-Capital, has successfully closed its first deal by acquiring a 12.5% stake in the online service Airo, which offers household services. The platform, leveraging IT technology to quickly find service providers and ensure quality, reported a profit increase of over one-third last year. T-Bank's venture fund collaborates with qualified individuals through an investment fund format, focusing on tech companies with revenues starting at 300 million rubles. — Vedomosti

🚫 Russian energy company UGC announced that it will not be paying dividends for 2024. The announcement has raised concerns among investors and stakeholders regarding the company's financial strategy moving forward. Further details on the company's plans and potential impacts on shareholders are awaited. For more information, visit here.

🇷🇺 WUSH reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a loss of 9.19 million rubles, an improvement from the previous year's loss of 11.9 million rubles.

🇷🇺 FESH reports that DVMK has posted a profit of 50.7 million rubles for Q1 2025 under RAS, a significant turnaround from a loss in the same period last year.

🚨🛢🇷🇺🇨🇳 Gazprom is in discussions with China regarding new pipeline gas supply projects, according to a report by TASS.

❗️🇷🇺 JPMorgan expects the Central Bank of Russia to cut the interest rate by 1% during its meeting on June 6.

🚫 Russia's DVMF has announced that there will be no dividends paid for 2024. The decision was made public ahead of the state meeting scheduled for June 30. For more information, visit the official announcement at link.

⚠️✴️ Ethereum upgrades have failed to significantly boost network activity, according to a report by JPMorgan. The anticipated improvements have not resulted in the expected increase in engagement within the Ethereum network. For more details, visit JPMorgan.

🇷🇺 MGKL has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 under RAS, showing a profit of 3.8 million rubles, consistent with the profit of 3.8 million rubles from the previous year.

🇷🇺 IVA - RSBU Q1 2025 report reveals a loss of 30.8 million rubles, in contrast to a profit in the same period last year.

🇷🇺 Jetland has reported a loss of 59.2 million rubles for the first quarter of 2025, according to RAS standards.

🛢🇺🇸 The EIA reports that crude oil production in the United States reached a record high in March.

🚀 The Bank of England is set to begin purchasing BTC, according to Michael Saylor. This move could have significant implications for the cryptocurrency market in the UK. Stay tuned for further developments.

🚨 A significant surge in Bitcoin (BTC) outflows from exchanges has been reported. The total balance of BTC on exchanges has dropped to an all-time low, according to data from Cryptorank.

🚨 Trump Media has finalized a deal to raise $2.5 billion for the establishment of a corporate reserve of Bitcoin (BTC). This move marks a significant step in the integration of cryptocurrency into corporate finance, reflecting growing interest in digital assets among large corporations.

✴️ The Justice Minister of the Czech Republic has resigned following a controversy involving a "gift" of over $45 million in Bitcoin. The decision comes amidst growing scrutiny regarding the substantial cryptocurrency donation, raising questions about transparency and ethics in public office. For more details, visit Bloomberg.

💥🇺🇸🇷🇺 The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated the process to lift sanctions on Russian official Sergey Chemezov, according to a source from RIA. The department published a document allowing for the sanctions removal, reportedly signed by a lobbyist with ties to Trump. This could indicate that the White House has started a campaign to gradually exempt high-ranking Russian officials from sanctions to foster continued collaboration and business relations.

⚠️🇺🇸🇨🇳 The United States is planning to expand sanctions against China in the technology sector. The new restrictions will apply to subsidiaries of Chinese firms that are already under U.S. limitations. - BBG