... materials critical for the American industry. So far, Asian markets have reacted cautiously, hoping for negotiations rather than a full-scale trade war. Meanwhile, a de-escalation appears to be taking shape on the transatlantic front: the US and the European Union reached a compromise on tariffs (for instance, the tariff on European cars has been set at 15% instead of the previously planned 30%). Nevertheless, uncertainty in global trade persists, putting pressure on stocks in export-oriented sectors (automotive,...

... leaders are announcing the development of additional rules for digital assets. This regulatory support is actively attracting institutional capital and creating a framework for the further growth of the cryptocurrency market. Europe: Licenses and MiCA The European Union continues to bring the cryptocurrency market under a unified legal framework. The MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, which came into effect in 2025, establishes common rules for token issuers and licensing exchanges. In recent months, several ...

... Gracy. Fresh Trends to Know When discussing upcoming trends, the following key directions can be highlighted: Regulation and integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial sector. Legal regulation of the market is gaining momentum. For instance, the European Union has recently approved a set of rules for the circulation of crypto assets (the MiCA regulation), which regulates the processes for using cryptocurrencies, user protection, and more. This is an important step towards the widespread adoption of digital ...

... the import volume decreased from $112 million in September 2023 to $1.5 million in September 2024. Moscow Times Reasons for the Decline in Russian Diamond Imports to India Western sanctions against the Russian diamond industry: In December 2023, the European Union imposed a ban on the import of Russian diamonds, effective from January 1, 2024. G7 countries also agreed on similar measures aimed at restricting the export of Russian diamonds. RIA Novosti RBC Despite India not officially joining these sanctions,...

... Jackson-Vanik amendment, enacted in 1974, which imposed trade restrictions against the USSR. Despite the dissolution of the Soviet Union, this amendment remained in effect until 2012, when it was replaced by the Magnitsky Act, which introduced targeted sanctions.... ... Will Not Lift Sanctions Against Russia Until a Peace Agreement is Reached News: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed European allies that sanctions against Russia will remain in place at least until a peace agreement is reached regarding Ukraine....