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Shares of Russian aluminum producer Rusal fell around 10% over two trading sessions on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, extending recent weakness after media reports highlighted that the stock had returned to price levels last seen at the start of Russia’s special military operation. The decline reflects renewed investor caution toward Russian-linked equities, particularly those … Read more
Russian power producer Unipro increased its electricity generation by 3% in 2025, with total output reaching 58.54 billion kilowatt-hours, signaling steady operational performance despite a challenging energy and macroeconomic environment. The increase reflects stable demand and improved utilization across the company’s generation assets, positioning Unipro among the more resilient players in Russia’s utilities sector. Key … Read more
Russian equities faced a difficult trading session marked by notable losses across several large-cap names, underscoring a challenging environment for investors amid heightened volatility. The sell-off reflected weakening sentiment as traders reacted to a combination of market-specific pressures and broader macro uncertainty. Several actively traded stocks posted outsized declines, while only a limited number of … Read more
China is preparing to inject approximately $29 billion into its largest insurance companies as part of a broader effort to stabilize the sector and reinforce confidence in the country’s financial system. The move signals heightened government involvement as insurers face mounting pressure from slowing economic growth and market volatility. The planned support highlights concerns among … Read more
Brazilian digital bank Nubank has secured conditional approval from U.S. regulators to establish a national bank in the United States, marking a significant step in its international expansion and regulatory strategy. The move positions the crypto-friendly fintech to deepen its presence in one of the world’s most tightly regulated banking markets. The approval reflects growing … Read more
Europe has withdrawn roughly 80% of the gas injected into storage for the current heating season, highlighting the scale of winter demand and renewed pressure on the region’s energy balance. The figures point to a faster-than-average drawdown compared with recent years, raising questions about supply flexibility toward the end of winter. The data comes amid … Read more
The cryptocurrency market recorded more than $1.7 billion in liquidations over a short trading window as sharp price swings triggered cascading losses across leveraged positions. The spike underscores how sensitive digital asset markets remain to sudden shifts in liquidity and macro-driven sentiment. Both long and short traders were affected as major assets such as Bitcoin … Read more
Prediction markets are signaling a strong consensus on who could lead the US Federal Reserve under a potential second Trump administration, with Kevin Warsh emerging as the dominant favorite. Data from Polymarket shows traders assigning Warsh an 87% probability of being nominated as the next Fed Chair. The sharp imbalance in odds highlights how market … Read more
TheDAO’s unclaimed ether from its 2016 hack is being repurposed into a new $220 million Ethereum security fund, according to people familiar with the initiative. The effort is being led by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin alongside other early Ethereum contributors, marking a rare attempt to turn one of crypto’s most infamous incidents into a long-term … Read more
Bitcoin dropped below the $82,000 level during a sharp market sell-off that triggered roughly $770 million in crypto long liquidations within a 30-minute window. The sudden move caught leveraged traders off guard, amplifying downside pressure across major digital assets. The rapid cascade underscores ongoing fragility in crypto markets, where elevated leverage has made prices increasingly … Read more